DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-38 May
| 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 | $0.4 million |
| Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 27 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 396 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a longer range at 732 km compared to the Il-38 May's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 19 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.