707 vs DHC-2 Beaver

The 707 and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and De Havilland Canada respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 4.0x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 7 years before the 707 (1947 vs 1954).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 865 units
Average unit price $35 million
Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Other profile drawing
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

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf
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 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 756 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 10 years before the 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 865 units of the 707.