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An-71 Madcap vs DHC-2 Beaver

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 July 1985 16 August 1947
Year introduced -- 1948
Number produced 3 units 1657 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area -- m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 15.0 m
Height 9.2 m 2.7 m
Length 23.5 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range -- km 732 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg -- kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively.

The An-71 Madcap reaches 650 km/h — 2.6:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 38 years before the An-71 Madcap (1947 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 396 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a longer range at 732 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,100 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.