DHC-3 Otter vs DHC-4 Caribou
Overview
The DHC-3 Otter is a Military Training Aircraft built by De Havilland Canada, while the DHC-4 Caribou is a Military Transport Aircraft by de Havilland Canada.
Top speed is 257 km/h for the DHC-3 Otter vs 346 km/h for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-3 Otter has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 2,104 km for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-4 Caribou operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter. At 12,927 kg MTOW, the DHC-4 Caribou is 3.6x the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in 466 units vs 307 for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-3 Otter first flew 7 years before the DHC-4 Caribou (1951 vs 1958).
| Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. | |
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| 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 | $600K |
| Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 30 July 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 307 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 84.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,104 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,927 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 540 kW â—‰ |
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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.