DHC-2 Beaver vs Hawker 800
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.
The Hawker 800 reaches 830 km/h — 3.3x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 36 years before the Hawker 800 (1947 vs 1983).
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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 | Hawker Beechcraft |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 650 units |
| Average unit price | $13.8 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 35 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Hawker 800?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.