DHC-2 Beaver vs Tu-126 Moss
Overview
The DHC-2 Beaver and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-126 Moss reaches 790 km/h — 3.1x the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss operates at altitudes up to 10,700 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 15 years before the Tu-126 Moss (1947 vs 1962).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 56.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 536 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 17 years before the Tu-126 Moss which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tu-126 Moss?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.