A310 MRTT vs DHC-2 Beaver
The A310 MRTT and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and De Havilland Canada respectively. The A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 3.9x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $108M for the A310 MRTT vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 56 years before the A310 MRTT (1947 vs 2003).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,306 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 732 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 724 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 56 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.