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DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 467 vs 315 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 5,670 kg, built 122 vs 985 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
DHC-5 Buffalo DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1965 1966
Number produced 122 units 985 units
Average unit price $25 million $7 million
Wing area 88.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 20.0 m
Height 8.8 m 6.0 m
Length 24.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 11,412 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.