Cessna Caravan vs De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
The DHC-3 Otter and Cessna 208 Caravan are single-engine utility haulers — the Otter is the classic rugged bush hauler (often turbine-converted); the Caravan is the modern, efficient, widely-supported utility turboprop.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Caravan | De Havilland DHC-3 Otter |
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| Price Range | $1,395,000 – $3,700,000 | — |
| Category | — | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 14 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | 120 kts (222 km/h) |
| Range | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) | 830 nm (1,537 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg) | — |
| Engines | 1 x | — |
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Caravan or De Havilland DHC-3 Otter?
Bottom line: Choose the Caravan for a modern airframe, lower operating cost and a vast global support network. Choose the Otter (especially turbine) for classic bush ruggedness, float capability and big-load character — accepting an older airframe and specialist support. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Boeing/Bücker/Cessna mirrors in those files. Slugs de-havilland-* per prod (tiger-moth/dhc-1-chipmunk/dhc-2-beaver/dhc-3-otter).
Pick the Caravan if…
- Faster cruise — 175 kts vs 120 kts.
- Longer range — 1070 nm vs 830 nm.
Pick the DHC-3 Otter if…
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