DHC-5 Buffalo vs DHC-7 Dash 7
Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
First flight | 9 April 1964 |
Year of introduction | 1965 |
Number produced | 122 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
Canadian regional airliner, dominant in the 1980s, known for its STOL capabilities and extensive usage in challenging terrains. | |
Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
First flight | 27 March 1975 |
Year of introduction | 1978 |
Number produced | 113 units |
Average unit price | $15 million |
Wing area | 88.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 80.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 8.0 m â—‰ |
Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 6,401 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 12,542 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 4 x 835 kW â—‰ |