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DHC-4 Caribou vs Twin Pioneer

DHC-4 Caribou vs Twin Pioneer at a glance — top speed 346 vs 266 km/h, range 2,104 vs 1,273 km, max takeoff weight 12,927 vs 6,622 kg, built 307 vs 87 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Twin Pioneer
Specifications
DHC-4 Caribou Twin Pioneer
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Scottish Aviation
First flight 30 July 1958 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961 1956
Number produced 307 units 87 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 84.7 m² 62.3 m²
Wingspan 29.1 m 23.3 m
Height 9.7 m 3.7 m
Length 22.1 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 266 km/h
Operational range 2,104 km 1,273 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,927 kg 6,622 kg
Empty weight 8,283 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,080 kW 2 x 403 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Twin Pioneer's 266 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the Twin Pioneer's 1,273 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Twin Pioneer's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the Twin Pioneer's 6,622 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the Twin Pioneer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-4 Caribou or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 87 units of the Twin Pioneer.