DHC-3 Otter vs Yak-11 Moose

The DHC-3 Otter and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 257 km/h for the DHC-3 Otter vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The DHC-3 Otter has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter. The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in 466 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 6 years before the DHC-3 Otter (1945 vs 1951).

Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century.
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 466 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 35.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.0 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,540 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,010 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,629 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 7 years before the DHC-3 Otter which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.