DHC-2 Beaver vs DHC-4 Caribou
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by De Havilland Canada, while the DHC-4 Caribou is a Military Transport Aircraft by de Havilland Canada.
Top speed is 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver vs 346 km/h for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 2,104 km for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-4 Caribou operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 307 for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 11 years before the DHC-4 Caribou (1947 vs 1958).
| 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 |
| Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 30 July 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 307 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 84.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,104 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,927 kg |
| Empty weight | 8,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 540 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 13 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.