DHC-2 Beaver vs King Air 90
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 operates at altitudes up to 7,574 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 17 years before the King Air 90 (1947 vs 1964).
| Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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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 twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.