DHC-2 Beaver vs E-3 Sentry AWACS
The DHC-2 Beaver and the E-3 Sentry AWACS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Boeing respectively. The E-3 Sentry AWACS reaches 853 km/h — 3.4x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 7,400 km for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The E-3 Sentry AWACS operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 68 for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $270M for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 25 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1947 vs 1972).
| 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 |
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 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 | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,752 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 599 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 29 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.