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C-27J Spartan vs DHC-4 Caribou

C-27J Spartan vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 602 vs 346 km/h, range 1,759 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 32,500 vs 12,927 kg, built 117 vs 307 units.

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
C-27J Spartan DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo De Havilland Canada
First flight 24 September 1999 30 July 1958
Year introduced 2006 1961
Number produced 117 units 307 units
Average unit price $31.7 million --
Wing area 82.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 29.1 m
Height 9.6 m 9.7 m
Length 22.7 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-27J Spartan is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 45 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.