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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Short Skyvan

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Short Brothers
First flight 20 May 1965 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1966 1963
Number produced 985 units 149 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 19.8 m
Height 6.0 m 4.6 m
Length 15.8 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The DHC-6 Twin Otter and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has an operational range of 1,480 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The DHC-6 Twin Otter operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan.

The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in 985 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 2 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter (1963 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Short Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Short Skyvan?
The Short 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 Short Skyvan?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.