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DHC-2 Beaver vs Tecnam P2006T

DHC-2 Beaver vs Tecnam P2006T at a glance — top speed 254 vs 287 km/h, range 732 vs 1,722 km, built 1,657 vs 578 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver Tecnam P2006T
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Tecnam
First flight 16 August 1947 13 September 2007
Year introduced 1948 2010
Number produced 1657 units 578 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area 23.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 11.4 m
Height 2.7 m 2.8 m
Length 9.2 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,722 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T 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 Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has a longer range at 1,722 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,180 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 62 years before the Tecnam P2006T which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Tecnam P2006T?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 578 units of the Tecnam P2006T.