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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs GAF Nomad

DHC-6 Twin Otter vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 315 vs 311 km/h, range 1,480 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,855 kg, built 985 vs 172 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada GAF
First flight 20 May 1965 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1966 1975
Number produced 985 units 172 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 16.5 m
Height 6.0 m 5.5 m
Length 15.8 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 9 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or GAF Nomad?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.