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DHC-2 Beaver vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet Joint
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Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Boeing
First flight 16 August 1947 1 January 1972
Year introduced 1948 1961
Number produced 1657 units 32 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 39.9 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 9.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 732 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 15,240 m
Empty weight 1,361 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW --
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Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the RC-135 Rivet Joint are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Boeing respectively.

The RC-135 Rivet Joint reaches 933 km/h — 3.7:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 5,552 km for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 32 for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 25 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint (1947 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 679 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 13 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.