DHC-3 Otter vs P180 Avanti

Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century.
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Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 December 1951
Year of introduction 1953
Number produced 466 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Italian turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
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Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio
First flight 26 September 1986
Year of introduction 1990
Number produced 246 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 35.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.0 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 5,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,010 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW â—‰
Wing area 16.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 732 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW â—‰
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Photo of DHC-3 Otter by Tony Hisgett.