DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Nomad
| 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 |
| Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GAF |
| First flight | 23 July 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 172 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 | 31.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,350 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The Nomad has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 9 years before the Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 172 units of the Nomad.