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Blackburn Beverley vs DHC-4 Caribou

Blackburn Beverley vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 383 vs 346 km/h, range 6,373 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 12,927 kg, built 49 vs 307 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 June 1950 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1956 1961
Number produced 49 units 307 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 270.9 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 29.1 m
Height 11.8 m 9.7 m
Length 30.3 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Blackburn Beverley is faster with a maximum speed of 383 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Blackburn Beverley entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.