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DHC-5 Buffalo vs Short Skyvan

DHC-5 Buffalo vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 467 vs 325 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 22,317 vs 5,670 kg, built 122 vs 149 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
DHC-5 Buffalo Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Short Brothers
First flight 9 April 1964 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1965 1963
Number produced 122 units 149 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 88.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 19.8 m
Height 8.8 m 4.6 m
Length 24.0 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 11,412 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a longer range at 1,115 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 2 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.