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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Quest Kodiak

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Quest Kodiak at a glance — top speed 315 vs 339 km/h, range 1,480 vs 2,096 km, built 985 vs 300 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin OtterFull specs
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest KodiakFull specs
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Quest
First flight 20 May 1965 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1966 2008
Number produced 985 units 300 units
Average unit price $7 million $3 million
Wing area 39.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 13.7 m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 15.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak is faster with a maximum speed of 339 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
Both the DHC-6 Twin Otter and Quest Kodiak have a service ceiling of 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 42 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.