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DHC-3 Otter vs DHC-4 Caribou

DHC-3 Otter vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 257 vs 346 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 12,927 kg, built 466 vs 307 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 December 1951 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1953 1961
Number produced 466 units 307 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 35.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 29.1 m
Height 3.8 m 9.7 m
Length 12.8 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.