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DHC-2 Beaver vs M-55 Mystic

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
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Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver M-55 Mystic
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Myasishchev
First flight 16 August 1947 16 August 1988
Year introduced 1948 --
Number produced 1657 units 5 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 131.6 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 37.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 9.2 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 732 km 4,965 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 21,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 13,995 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 93 kN
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Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the M-55 Mystic are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Myasishchev respectively.

The M-55 Mystic reaches 750 km/h — 3.0:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 4,965 km for the M-55 Mystic. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 5 for the M-55 Mystic. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 41 years before the M-55 Mystic (1947 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or M-55 Mystic?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.