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GippsAero GA8 Airvan vs PC-6 Porter

GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
GippsAero GA8 Airvan PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GippsAero Pilatus
First flight 3 March 1995 4 May 1959
Year introduced 2000 1960
Number produced 250 units 604 units
Average unit price -- $60K
Wing area 19.3 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 15.9 m
Height 3.9 m 3.2 m
Length 9.0 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,352 km 730 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 997 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 227 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The GippsAero GA8 Airvan and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by GippsAero and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 241 km/h for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has an operational range of 1,352 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.

The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has been produced in 250 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 36 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan (1959 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is faster with a maximum speed of 244 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a longer range at 1,352 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 40 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.