DHC-2 Beaver vs KC-130 Hercules
The DHC-2 Beaver and the KC-130 Hercules are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Lockheed Martin respectively. The KC-130 Hercules reaches 670 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 5,250 km for the KC-130 Hercules. The KC-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 124 for the KC-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $22M for the KC-130 Hercules. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 13 years before the KC-130 Hercules (1947 vs 1960).
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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 |
| American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 124 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 670 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,379 kg |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 416 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 14 years before the KC-130 Hercules which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or KC-130 Hercules?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.