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de Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver

de Havilland Canada · STOL Utility Transport / Utility Transport / Liaison · Canada · Early Jet (1946–1969)

de Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver — STOL Utility Transport / Utility Transport / Liaison
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The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a single-engined high-wing propeller-driven short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft developed and manufactured by de Havilland Canada. It has been primarily operated as a bush plane and has been used for a wide variety of utility roles, such as cargo and passenger hauling, aerial application, and civil aviation duties.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Canada
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Operator
Civilian / US Army / Canadian Armed Forces / numerous militaries
Primary Role
STOL Utility Transport / Utility Transport / Liaison
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1948
Produced
1657
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
1x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial piston
Thrust / Power
450 hp
Launch
Ground / Water (float version)
Length (ft)
30.3
Wingspan (ft)
48
Empty Weight (lb)
3000
MTOW (lb)
5100
Payload (lb)
1365
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
455
Max Speed (mph)
163
Max Speed (Mach)
0.21