DHC-6 Twin Otter vs L-410
| Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 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 |
| 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 DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.