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DHC-2 Beaver vs Cirrus SR-20

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Cirrus
First flight 16 August 1947 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1948 1999
Number produced 1657 units 1459 units
Average unit price $400K $630K
Wing area 23.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 11.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.5 m
Length 9.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The DHC-2 Beaver and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver has an operational range of 732 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20.

The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in 1,657 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. Unit cost is $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver vs $0.63M for the Cirrus SR-20. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 48 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1947 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-2 Beaver or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 51 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or Cirrus SR-20?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.