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CP-107 Argus vs DHC-2 Beaver

CP-107 Argus vs DHC-2 Beaver at a glance — top speed 507 vs 254 km/h, range 9,495 vs 732 km, built 33 vs 1,657 units.

Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Specifications
CP-107 Argus DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 March 1957 16 August 1947
Year introduced 1958 1948
Number produced 33 units 1657 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 192.8 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 43.4 m 15.0 m
Height 12.4 m 2.7 m
Length 40.4 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 507 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range 9,495 km 732 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 71,214 kg -- kg
Empty weight 36,741 kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,759 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The CP-107 Argus is faster with a maximum speed of 507 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The CP-107 Argus has a longer range at 9,495 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The CP-107 Argus 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 larger, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The CP-107 Argus is longer at 40.4 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 10 years before the CP-107 Argus which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CP-107 Argus or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.