DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Arava
| 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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| 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
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAI |
| First flight |
27 November 1969 |
| Year of introduction |
1972 |
| Number produced |
103 units
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| Average unit price |
$1.9 million
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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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| Wing area |
43.7 m²
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| Wingspan |
21.0 m
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| Height |
5.2 m
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| Length |
12.7 m
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| Maximum speed |
326 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
7,711 kg
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| Empty weight |
4,050 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 559 kW
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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.