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.
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 anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft, introduced in the mid-2010s, used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
Shaanxi KQ-200 Other profile drawing
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.