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DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-5 Buffalo

DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 346 vs 467 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 22,317 kg, built 307 vs 122 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 30 July 1958 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 307 units 122 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 84.7 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 29.0 m
Height 9.7 m 8.8 m
Length 22.1 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.