Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
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Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter |
9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
15.32 m |
50 ft 3 in |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
5.94 m |
19 ft 6 in |
14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
19.81 m |
65 ft |
1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprop engines |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
550 to 750 shaft horsepower (410 to 560 kW) |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
1100 to 1500 shaft horsepower |
5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
5,670 kg |
12,500 lb |
732 km |
395 nm |
range |
1,389 km |
750 nm |
143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
280 km/h |
174 mph |
7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
capacity |
19 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.