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DHC-3 Otter vs Pilatus PC-24

DHC-3 Otter vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 257 vs 787 km/h, range 1,540 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 8,005 kg, built 466 vs 100 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1951 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1953 2018
Number produced 466 units 100 units
Average unit price $600K $12 million
Wing area 35.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 17.0 m
Height 3.8 m 5.3 m
Length 12.8 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 65 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or Pilatus PC-24?
The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.