DHC-6 Twin Otter vs PC-6 Porter

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
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 4 May 1959
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 604 units
Average unit price $0.1 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 30.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 244 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,260 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰
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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.