Nord 3400 vs PC-6 Porter
Nord 3400 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 235 vs 244 km/h, range 1,000 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,800 kg, built 152 vs 604 units.
Specifications
|
Nord 3400 |
PC-6 Porter |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Nord |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
20 January 1958 |
4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1959 |
1960 |
| Number produced |
152 units |
604 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$60K |
| Wing area |
20.8 m² |
30.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.1 m |
15.9 m |
| Height |
3.1 m |
3.2 m |
| Length |
8.4 m |
10.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
235 km/h |
244 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
730 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,000 m |
10,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,350 kg |
2,800 kg |
| Empty weight |
920 kg |
1,260 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 194 kW
|
1 x 410 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is faster with a maximum speed of 244 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The Nord 3400 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 1 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.
