DHC-2 Beaver vs E-8 Joint STARS
The DHC-2 Beaver and the E-8 Joint STARS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Boeing/Northrop Grumman respectively. The E-8 Joint STARS 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 6,821 km for the E-8 Joint STARS. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 17 for the E-8 Joint STARS. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 47 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1947 vs 1994).
| 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 command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS 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-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS 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-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 48 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or E-8 Joint STARS?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.