DHC-2 Beaver vs EC-130 Commando Solo
The DHC-2 Beaver and the EC-130 Commando Solo are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Lockheed Martin respectively. The EC-130 Commando Solo reaches 671 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 4,300 km for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The EC-130 Commando Solo operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 14 for the EC-130 Commando Solo. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 10 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo (1947 vs 1957).
| 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 electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is longer at 29.7 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 27 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.