DHC-2 Beaver vs EA-6B Prowler
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the EA-6B Prowler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Grumman respectively.
The EA-6B Prowler reaches 1,048 km/h — 4.1x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 3,745 km for the EA-6B Prowler. The EA-6B Prowler operates at altitudes up to 11,460 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 170 for the EA-6B Prowler. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $52M for the EA-6B Prowler. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 21 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1947 vs 1968).
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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 electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,359 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 794 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a longer range at 3,745 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,896 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is more expensive at approximately $52 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 23 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or EA-6B Prowler?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.