AC-130 vs DHC-2 Beaver
The AC-130 and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and De Havilland Canada respectively. The AC-130 reaches 669 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The AC-130 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 20 years before the AC-130 (1947 vs 1967).
| American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | 162.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW ◉ |
| 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 AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 is faster with a maximum speed of 669 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AC-130 is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 20 years before the AC-130 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.