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DHC-2 Beaver vs DHC-3 Otter

DHC-2 Beaver vs DHC-3 Otter at a glance — top speed 254 vs 257 km/h, range 732 vs 1,540 km, built 1,657 vs 466 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 BeaverFull specs
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🇨🇦 DHC-3 OtterFull specs
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 16 August 1947 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1948 1953
Number produced 1657 units 466 units
Average unit price $400K $600K
Wing area 23.0 m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 18.0 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 9.2 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 447 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher service ceiling at 5,730 meters (18,799 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 5 years before the DHC-3 Otter which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.