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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada GippsAero
First flight 20 May 1965 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1966 2000
Number produced 985 units 250 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 12.3 m
Height 6.0 m 3.9 m
Length 15.8 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 1 x 227 kW
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Overview

The DHC-6 Twin Otter and the GippsAero GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and GippsAero respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs 241 km/h for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has an operational range of 1,480 km vs 1,352 km for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The DHC-6 Twin Otter operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the DHC-6 Twin Otter is 3.1:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.

The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in 985 units vs 250 for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 30 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan (1965 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 34 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.