DHC-2 Beaver vs SH-5
The DHC-2 Beaver and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Harbin respectively. The SH-5 reaches 556 km/h — 2.2x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 29 years before the SH-5 (1947 vs 1976).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 3 April 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 144.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 38.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,756 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 26,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,349 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 38 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or SH-5?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.