DHC-2 Beaver vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Boeing respectively.
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA reaches 927 km/h — 3.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 8,300 km for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 45 for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $150M for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 14 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA (1947 vs 1961).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 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 | 223.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 43.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,041 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 673 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,304 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is longer at 43.1 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA 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-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 20 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.