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DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Y-12

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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Specifications
DHC-6 Twin Otter Y-12
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Harbin
First flight 20 May 1965 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1966 1985
Number produced 985 units 71 units
Average unit price $7 million $5 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 17.2 m
Height 6.0 m 5.7 m
Length 15.8 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,480 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,175 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The Y-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 328 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 19 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-6 Twin Otter or Y-12?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.