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DHC-3 Otter vs Yak-11 Moose

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
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Specifications
DHC-3 Otter Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Yakovlev
First flight 12 December 1951 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1953 1946
Number produced 466 units 4566 units
Average unit price $600K $30K
Wing area 35.0 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 1 x 419 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.