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DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

DHC-4 Caribou vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 346 vs 315 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 5,670 kg, built 307 vs 985 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 30 July 1958 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1961 1966
Number produced 307 units 985 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 84.7 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 20.0 m
Height 9.7 m 6.0 m
Length 22.1 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.