DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Nomad
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
First flight | 20 May 1965 |
Year introduced | 1966 |
Number produced | 985 units |
Average unit price | $7 million |
Australian utility aircraft, renowned for its versatile, multi-purpose usage in civilian and military applications. | |
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Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | GAF |
First flight | 23 July 1971 |
Year introduced | 1975 |
Number produced | 172 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 31.1 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 16.5 m â—‰ |
Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 6,400 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,855 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,150 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Photo of Nomad by jimmyweee.