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DHC-2 Beaver vs Tu-126 Moss

DHC-2 Beaver vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 254 vs 790 km/h, range 732 vs 7,000 km, built 1,657 vs 9 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Tupolev
First flight 16 August 1947 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1948 1965
Number produced 1657 units 9 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 51.4 m
Height 2.7 m 16.1 m
Length 9.2 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 732 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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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.