DHC-2 Beaver vs E-2 Hawkeye
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Grumman respectively.
The E-2 Hawkeye reaches 648 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 2,708 km for the E-2 Hawkeye. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 13 years before the E-2 Hawkeye (1947 vs 1960).
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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 |
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,902 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 16 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-2 Hawkeye?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.