| Attribute | de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver × | Curtiss SOC Seagull × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | de Havilland | Curtiss |
| Model | de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver | Curtiss SOC Seagull |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1947 | 1935 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1967 | 1940 |
| Type | Amphibious | Amphibious |
| Icao | DHC2 | SOC |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1340-18 radial engine other |
| Power, hp (hp) | 450 | 600 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 254 | 265 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 83 | 89 |
| Travel range (km) | 732 | 1,087 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.389 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,486 | 4,542 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.18 | 4.65 |
| Take off distance (m) | 381 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 381 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,313 | 2,470 |
| Max payload (kg) | 953 | 300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 522 | 530 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.3 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.22 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.74 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.22 | 9.58 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 14.63 | 10.97 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |