DHC-2 Beaver vs Il-80
The DHC-2 Beaver and the Il-80 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-80 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 4,000 km for the Il-80. The Il-80 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 4 for the Il-80. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 40 years before the Il-80 (1947 vs 1987).
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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 | 5 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 4 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 59.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 208,000 kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-80?
The Il-80 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-80?
The Il-80 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-80?
The Il-80 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-80?
The Il-80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 208,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-80?
The Il-80 is longer at 59.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-80?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 44 years before the Il-80 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Il-80?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 4 units of the Il-80.