DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
| Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇦 Canada
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
| First flight |
9 April 1964 |
| Year of introduction |
1965 |
| Number produced |
122 units
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| Average unit price |
$25 million
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| 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
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
| First flight |
20 May 1965 |
| Year of introduction |
1966 |
| Number produced |
985 units
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| Average unit price |
$7 million
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| Wing area |
88.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
29.0 m
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| Height |
8.8 m
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| Length |
24.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
467 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
9,449 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
22,317 kg
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| Empty weight |
11,412 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 2,336 kW
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| Wing area |
39.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
20.0 m
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| Height |
6.0 m
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| Length |
15.8 m
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| Maximum speed |
315 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,175 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 410 kW
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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.