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DHC-3 Otter vs P180 Avanti

DHC-3 Otter vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 257 vs 732 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 5,489 kg, built 466 vs 246 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Piaggio
First flight 12 December 1951 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1953 1990
Number produced 466 units 246 units
Average unit price $600K $7.7 million
Wing area 35.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 14.0 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 12.8 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 37 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or P180 Avanti?
The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.