Arava vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
| Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| 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 Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.