PC-6 Porter vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇠Switzerland
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
4 May 1959 |
| Year of introduction |
1960 |
| Number produced |
604 units
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| Average unit price |
$0.1 million
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| 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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| Wing area |
30.2 m²
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| Wingspan |
15.9 m
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| Height |
3.2 m
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| Length |
10.9 m
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| Maximum speed |
244 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
10,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,800 kg
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| Empty weight |
1,260 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 410 kW
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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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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.