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DHC-5 Buffalo vs Noratlas

DHC-5 Buffalo vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 467 vs 440 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 20,603 kg, built 122 vs 425 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
DHC-5 Buffalo Noratlas
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Nord
First flight 9 April 1964 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1965 1953
Number produced 122 units 425 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 88.0 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 32.5 m
Height 8.8 m 6.0 m
Length 24.0 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 11,412 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Noratlas's 440 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Noratlas's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Noratlas's 20,603 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 12 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has been produced in greater numbers with 425 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.