DHC-3 Otter vs YS-11
| 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 |
| Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | NAMC |
| First flight | 30 August 1962 |
| Year of introduction | 1965 |
| Number produced | 182 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 | 94.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,980 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,259 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-3 Otter by Tony Hisgett.
Photo of YS-11 by Toshi Aoki.