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DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-38 May

DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-38 May at a glance — top speed 254 vs 650 km/h, range 732 vs 7,500 km, built 1,657 vs 58 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver Il-38 May
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Ilyushin
First flight 16 August 1947 27 September 1961
Year introduced 1948 1967
Number produced 1657 units 58 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 37.4 m
Height 2.7 m 10.2 m
Length 9.2 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 732 km 7,500 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 66,000 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 34,630 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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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 Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 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.