DHC-5 Buffalo vs Short 360
| Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $6.2 million |
| Wing area | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 404 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,595 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,292 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The Short 360 has a longer range at 1,595 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Short 360's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Short 360 at $6.2 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or Short 360?
The Short 360 has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.