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A-40 Mermaid vs DHC-2 Beaver

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev De Havilland Canada
First flight 8 December 1986 16 August 1947
Year introduced -- 1948
Number produced 2 units 1657 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 200.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 15.0 m
Height 11.0 m 2.7 m
Length 43.8 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 732 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and De Havilland Canada respectively.

The A-40 Mermaid reaches 800 km/h — 3.1x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 39 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1947 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.