DHC-2 Beaver vs SR-20
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Cirrus respectively.
Top speed is 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver vs 287 km/h for the SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 48 years before the SR-20 (1947 vs 1995).
| 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 civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $630K |
| 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 | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The SR-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,383 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The SR-20 is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 51 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 1,459 units of the SR-20.