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DHC-3 Otter vs T-33 Shooting Star

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
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Specifications
DHC-3 Otter T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Lockheed
First flight 12 December 1951 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1953 1948
Number produced 466 units 6557 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 35.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 11.8 m
Height 3.8 m 3.6 m
Length 12.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-3 Otter and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Lockheed respectively.

The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 3.8x the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h. The DHC-3 Otter has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter.

The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in 466 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 3 years before the DHC-3 Otter (1948 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 713 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 5 years before the DHC-3 Otter which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.