DHC-6 Twin Otter vs L-410

Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
Picture of DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 May 1965
Year of introduction 1966
Number produced 985 units
Average unit price $7 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 39.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 20.0 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 15.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 410 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 DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland. Photo of L-410 by Mottld.