DHC-2 Beaver vs King Air 90
DHC-2 Beaver vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 254 vs 494 km/h, range 732 vs 2,446 km, built 1,657 vs 3,100 units.
Specifications
|
DHC-2 Beaver |
King Air 90 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇦 Canada |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
Beechcraft |
| First flight |
16 August 1947 |
1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced |
1948 |
1964 |
| Number produced |
1657 units |
3100 units |
| Average unit price |
$400K |
-- |
| Wing area |
23.0 m² |
26.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
13.8 m |
| Height |
2.7 m |
4.7 m |
| Length |
9.2 m |
11.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
254 km/h |
494 km/h |
| Operational range |
732 km |
2,446 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,486 m |
7,574 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
-- kg |
5,352 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,361 kg |
3,217 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 336 kW
|
2 x 626 kW
|
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Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 16 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 1,657 units of the DHC-2 Beaver.
