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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs PC-6 Porter

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 315 vs 244 km/h, range 1,480 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 2,800 kg, built 985 vs 604 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pilatus
First flight 20 May 1965 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1966 1960
Number produced 985 units 604 units
Average unit price $7 million $60K
Wing area 39.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 15.9 m
Height 6.0 m 3.2 m
Length 15.8 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 730 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 6 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or PC-6 Porter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.