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DHC-2 Beaver vs X-31 EFM Vector

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Rockwell-MBB
First flight 16 August 1947 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1948 --
Number produced 1657 units 2 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 7.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.4 m
Length 9.2 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 732 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the X-31 EFM Vector are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Rockwell-MBB respectively.

The X-31 EFM Vector reaches 1,448 km/h — 5.7:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The X-31 EFM Vector operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 2 for the X-31 EFM Vector. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 43 years before the X-31 EFM Vector (1947 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 1,194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a longer range at 732 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or X-31 EFM Vector?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.