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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs M28 Skytruck

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 315 vs 355 km/h, range 1,480 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 7,500 kg, built 985 vs 176 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada PZL Mielec
First flight 20 May 1965 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1966 1996
Number produced 985 units 176 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 22.1 m
Height 6.0 m 4.9 m
Length 15.8 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck 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 M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 30 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or M28 Skytruck?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.