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DHC-3 Otter vs PC-6 Porter

DHC-3 Otter vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 257 vs 244 km/h, range 1,540 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 2,800 kg, built 466 vs 604 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 OtterFull specs
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 PorterFull specs
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pilatus
First flight 12 December 1951 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1953 1960
Number produced 466 units 604 units
Average unit price $600K $60K
Wing area 35.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 15.9 m
Height 3.8 m 3.2 m
Length 12.8 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 730 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,629 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 7 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.