DHC-5 Buffalo vs L-410

Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
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
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
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—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰
3-view profile of L-410

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of L-410 by Mottld.