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. | |
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| 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—‰ |
| 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 2,336 kW â—‰ |
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| 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—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km 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—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.