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DHC-3 Otter vs L-29 Delfin

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
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Specifications
DHC-3 Otter L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aero
First flight 12 December 1951 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1953 1961
Number produced 466 units 3665 units
Average unit price $600K $200K
Wing area 35.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 10.3 m
Height 3.8 m 3.1 m
Length 12.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 894 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-3 Otter and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Aero respectively.

The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.5x the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h. The DHC-3 Otter has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter.

The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in 466 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The DHC-3 Otter first flew 8 years before the L-29 Delfin (1951 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,629 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.