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.
Picture of DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 16 August 1947
Year of introduction 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.
Picture of SR-20
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 23.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 9.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 254 km/h
Service ceiling 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling None m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg
Empty weight 943 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography. Photo of SR-20 by FlugKerl2.