DHC-6 Twin Otter vs P750

Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
Picture of DHC-6 Twin Otter
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
New Zealand light utility aircraft, notable for its use in air ambulance, skydiving and agricultural roles since the late 2000s.
Picture of P750
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace
First flight 1 January 2001
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $2.2 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—‰
Operational range -- km
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—‰
Profile drawing of De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Wing area 24.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.8 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,183 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Pacific Aerospace P750

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland. Photo of P750 by FlugKerl2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The P750 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The P750 has a longer range at 2,183 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the P750's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the P750's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the P750's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the P750 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 35 years before the P750 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or P750?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 120 units of the P750.