DHC-2 Beaver vs EF-111 Raven
The DHC-2 Beaver and the EF-111 Raven are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and General Dynamics/Grumman respectively. The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 9.3x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 3,220 km for the EF-111 Raven. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 42 for the EF-111 Raven. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $65M for the EF-111 Raven. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 30 years before the EF-111 Raven (1947 vs 1977).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,390 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 2,096 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 33 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or EF-111 Raven?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.