DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-78 Midas
The DHC-2 Beaver and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-78 Midas reaches 850 km/h — 3.3x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The Il-78 Midas operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 36 years before the Il-78 Midas (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 | $0.4 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 12,020 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 36 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-78 Midas?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.