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DHC-2 Beaver vs Fairey Gannet

DHC-2 Beaver vs Fairey Gannet at a glance — top speed 254 vs 417 km/h, range 732 vs 1,127 km, built 1,657 vs 303 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver Fairey Gannet
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Fairey
First flight 16 August 1947 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1948 1953
Number produced 1657 units 303 units
Average unit price $400K $2 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 44.9 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 16.6 m
Height 2.7 m 5.1 m
Length 9.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,127 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 11,340 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 7,421 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 2,890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has a longer range at 1,127 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has a higher service ceiling at 7,700 meters (25,262 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,340 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 5 years before the Fairey Gannet which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Fairey Gannet?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 303 units of the Fairey Gannet.