DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Skyvan
| 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 |
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 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—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The Skyvan has a longer range at 1,115 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 149 units of the Skyvan.