DHC-2 Beaver vs KQ-200
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the KQ-200 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Shaanxi respectively.
The KQ-200 reaches 600 km/h — 2.4x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 5,000 km for the KQ-200.
| 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 |
| Chinese anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft, introduced in the mid-2010s, used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 600 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or KQ-200?
The KQ-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or KQ-200?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or KQ-200?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or KQ-200?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or KQ-200?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 67 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.