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DHC-2 Beaver vs P-2 Neptune

DHC-2 Beaver vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 254 vs 584 km/h, range 732 vs 3,471 km, built 1,657 vs 1,177 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Lockheed
First flight 16 August 1947 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1948 1947
Number produced 1657 units 1177 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 31.7 m
Height 2.7 m 8.9 m
Length 9.2 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 732 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is faster with a maximum speed of 584 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a longer range at 3,471 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a higher service ceiling at 6,828 meters (22,401 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,240 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune is longer at 27.9 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 1 years before the DHC-2 Beaver which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-2 Neptune?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 1,177 units of the P-2 Neptune.