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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs F406 Caravan II

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 315 vs 423 km/h, range 1,480 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 4,246 kg, built 985 vs 99 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Reims-Cessna
First flight 20 May 1965 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1966 1985
Number produced 985 units 99 units
Average unit price $7 million $3 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 15.1 m
Height 6.0 m 4.0 m
Length 15.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 19 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or F406 Caravan II?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.