DHC-5 Buffalo vs V-22 Osprey
| 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 |
| American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bell/Boeing |
| First flight | 19 March 1989 |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Average unit price | $72 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 | 28.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,628 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 60,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 33,140 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,586 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 467 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 22,317 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 41 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-5 Buffalo or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.