DHC-2 Beaver vs S-2 Tracker
| 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 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 |
| 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 | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 2,172 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Photo of S-2 Tracker by US Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The DHC-2 Beaver is faster with a maximum speed of 254 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 0 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,860 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 6 years before the S-2 Tracker which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-2 Tracker?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 1,284 units of the S-2 Tracker.