Skyvan vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. |
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| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Short |
| First flight |
17 January 1963 |
| Year of introduction |
1963 |
| Number produced |
149 units
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| Average unit price |
$-- 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 |
35.1 m²
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| Wingspan |
19.8 m
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| Height |
4.6 m
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| Length |
12.2 m
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| Maximum speed |
325 km/h
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| Service ceiling |
6,858 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,331 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 533 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.