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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Quest Kodiak

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Quest
First flight 20 May 1965 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1966 2008
Number produced 985 units 300 units
Average unit price $7 million $3 million
Wing area 39.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 13.7 m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 15.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW --
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Overview

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

Top speed is 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs 339 km/h for the Quest Kodiak. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has an operational range of 1,480 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The DHC-6 Twin Otter operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in 985 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 39 years before the Quest Kodiak (1965 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak is faster with a maximum speed of 339 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 42 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Quest Kodiak?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.