DHC-2 Beaver vs KJ-2000 Mainring

Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the KJ-2000 Mainring are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Xi'an respectively.

The KJ-2000 Mainring 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 5,500 km for the KJ-2000 Mainring.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 5 for the KJ-2000 Mainring. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 56 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring (1947 vs 2003).

Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Other profile drawing
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
Chinese second-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, developed in the early 2000s and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force for aerial surveillance and command.
Xi'an KJ-2000 Mainring Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Xi'an
First flight 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 5 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 â—‰
Operational range 732 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 850 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 175,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The KJ-2000 Mainring 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 KJ-2000 Mainring?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 57 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 5 units of the KJ-2000 Mainring.