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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Twin Pioneer

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Twin Pioneer at a glance — top speed 315 vs 266 km/h, range 1,480 vs 1,273 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 6,622 kg, built 985 vs 87 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Twin Pioneer
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Twin Pioneer
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Scottish Aviation
First flight 20 May 1965 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1966 1956
Number produced 985 units 87 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 62.3 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 23.3 m
Height 6.0 m 3.7 m
Length 15.8 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 266 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,273 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 6,622 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 403 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Twin Pioneer's 266 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the Twin Pioneer's 1,273 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Twin Pioneer's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,622 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Twin Pioneer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer entered service first in 1956, 10 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 Twin Pioneer?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 87 units of the Twin Pioneer.