DHC-2 Beaver vs GlobalEye
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the GlobalEye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Saab / Bombardier respectively.
The GlobalEye reaches 1,110 km/h — 4.4x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 11,000 km for the GlobalEye. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 5 for the GlobalEye. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $350M for the GlobalEye. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 71 years before the GlobalEye (1947 vs 2018).
| 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 | $400K |
| Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab / Bombardier |
| First flight | 14 March 2018 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $350 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 | 94.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 856 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 72 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or GlobalEye?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.