DHC-2 Beaver vs S-3 Viking
The DHC-2 Beaver and the S-3 Viking are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Lockheed respectively. The S-3 Viking reaches 815 km/h — 3.2x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 5,121 km for the S-3 Viking. The S-3 Viking operates at altitudes up to 12,466 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 188 for the S-3 Viking. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $27M for the S-3 Viking. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 25 years before the S-3 Viking (1947 vs 1972).
| 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 | $400K |
| American anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 21 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Average unit price | $27 million |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 732 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 56.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,121 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,466 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,831 kg |
| Empty weight | 12,057 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,104 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 561 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,831 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 26 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or S-3 Viking?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 188 units of the S-3 Viking.