DHC-2 Beaver vs SR-20
| 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 | $0.4 million |
| 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 | $0.6 million |
| 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 |
| Operational range | 732 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg |
| Empty weight | 943 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Photo of SR-20 by FlugKerl2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver is faster with a maximum speed of 254 km/h compared to the SR-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 254 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 0 meters (0 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.