DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-20 Coot-A
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the Il-20 Coot-A are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Ilyushin respectively.
The Il-20 Coot-A reaches 675 km/h — 2.7x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 6,200 km for the Il-20 Coot-A. The Il-20 Coot-A operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 21 years before the Il-20 Coot-A (1947 vs 1968).
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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 | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 21 March 1968 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 732 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 140.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 33,760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 792 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a longer range at 6,200 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-20 Coot-A?
The Il-20 Coot-A is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.