DHC-2 Beaver vs US-2
| 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 |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 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 | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 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 US-2?
The US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 59 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or US-2?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.