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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs EMB 110

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs EMB 110 at a glance — top speed 315 vs 459 km/h, range 1,480 vs 1,964 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 5,900 kg, built 985 vs 503 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter EMB 110
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Embraer
First flight 20 May 1965 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1966 1973
Number produced 985 units 503 units
Average unit price $7 million $2 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 15.3 m
Height 6.0 m 4.9 m
Length 15.8 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the EMB 110's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 7 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or EMB 110?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.