DHC-5 Buffalo vs L-410

Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 88.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 8.8 m β—‰
Length 24.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW β—‰
Wing area 35.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.5 m β—‰
Height 5.8 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW β—‰
3-view profile of L-410

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of L-410 by Mottld.