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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Let L-410

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Let L-410
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Let
First flight 20 May 1965 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1966 1970
Number produced 985 units 1200 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 19.5 m
Height 6.0 m 5.8 m
Length 15.8 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Let L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Let L-410?
The Let 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 Let L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Let L-410?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the Let L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.