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DHC-3 Otter vs Short Skyvan

DHC-3 Otter vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 257 vs 325 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 5,670 kg, built 466 vs 149 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
DHC-3 Otter Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Short Brothers
First flight 12 December 1951 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1953 1963
Number produced 466 units 149 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 35.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 19.8 m
Height 3.8 m 4.6 m
Length 12.8 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 10 years before the Short Skyvan which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.