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DHC-2 Beaver vs ShinMaywa US-2

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada ShinMaywa
First flight 16 August 1947 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1948 2007
Number produced 1657 units 8 units
Average unit price $400K $113 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 33.2 m
Height 2.7 m 9.8 m
Length 9.2 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 732 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and ShinMaywa respectively.

The ShinMaywa US-2 reaches 560 km/h — 2.2:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ShinMaywa US-2 operates at altitudes up to 7,195 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $113M for the ShinMaywa US-2. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 56 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1947 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 59 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or ShinMaywa US-2?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.