AW609 vs DHC-2 Beaver
The AW609 and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and De Havilland Canada respectively. The AW609 reaches 509 km/h — 2.0x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 56 years before the AW609 (1947 vs 2003).
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 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 AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 72 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.