747 vs DHC-2 Beaver
Overview
The 747 and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and De Havilland Canada respectively.
The 747 reaches 1,014 km/h — 4.0x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 22 years before the 747 (1947 vs 1969).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 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 | $400K |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 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 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 760 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 22 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 1,574 units of the 747.