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DHC-3 Otter vs Gulfstream G550

DHC-3 Otter vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 257 vs 941 km/h, range 1,540 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 41,050 kg, built 466 vs 600 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Gulfstream
First flight 12 December 1951 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1953 2004
Number produced 466 units 600 units
Average unit price $600K $62 million
Wing area 35.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 28.5 m
Height 3.8 m 7.7 m
Length 12.8 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 684 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 51 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.