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Do 27 vs PC-6 Porter

Do 27 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 250 vs 244 km/h, range 870 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 1,570 vs 2,800 kg, built 571 vs 604 units.

Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
Do 27 PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Pilatus
First flight 27 June 1955 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1956 1960
Number produced 571 units 604 units
Average unit price -- $60K
Wing area 19.4 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 15.9 m
Height 4.2 m 3.2 m
Length 10.1 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 870 km 730 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,570 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 985 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 205 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 27 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 27 has a longer range at 870 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Do 27's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Do 27's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The Do 27 entered service first in 1956, 4 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 27 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 571 units of the Do 27.