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Be-6 Madge vs DHC-2 Beaver

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 January 1949 16 August 1947
Year introduced -- 1948
Number produced 123 units 1657 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 120.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 15.0 m
Height 7.6 m 2.7 m
Length 23.5 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 732 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The Be-6 Madge operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 2 years before the Be-6 Madge (1947 vs 1949).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-6 Madge is faster with a maximum speed of 414 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-6 Madge is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.