DHC-2 Beaver vs P-3 Orion
| 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 | $0.4 million |
| American maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 732 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 121.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 35.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,491 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,430 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion 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 P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 14 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or P-3 Orion?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 757 units of the P-3 Orion.