DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Overview

The DHC-5 Buffalo and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-5 Buffalo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 3.9x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.

The DHC-5 Buffalo has been produced in 122 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 1 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter (1964 vs 1965).

DHC-5 Buffalo

Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million
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DHC-6 Twin Otter

Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 985 units
Average unit price $7 million
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DHC-5 Buffalo

Wing area 88.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,168 kW â—‰

DHC-6 Twin Otter

Wing area 39.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 15.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,480 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,175 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW â—‰

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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.

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