DA62 vs DHC-2 Beaver
The DA62 and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and De Havilland Canada respectively. Top speed is 372 km/h for the DA62 vs 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DA62 operates at altitudes up to 6,069 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $1.9M for the DA62 vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 65 years before the DA62 (1947 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 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 | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 132 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 732 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DA62 is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 67 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.