ATL-2 Atlantique vs DHC-2 Beaver
The ATL-2 Atlantique and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet Aviation and De Havilland Canada respectively. The ATL-2 Atlantique reaches 648 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The ATL-2 Atlantique operates at altitudes up to 9,150 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 34 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1947 vs 1981).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Breguet Aviation |
| First flight | 8 May 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
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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 | 120.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 31.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,964 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,150 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 25,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 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 ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 17 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.