DHC-6 Twin Otter vs GA8 Airvan
| 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 |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year of introduction | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 3 March 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 2000 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 19.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 997 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 227 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.