General Aviation

Dehavilland Beaver Dhc-2 Mk.1

Manufacturer: DEHAVILLAND

The de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver is a single‑engined, high‑wing, propeller‑driven STOL aircraft that became the classic bush plane of North America. Built for rugged, short‑field operations, it can carry cargo, passengers, or perform aerial application tasks from wheels, skis or floats.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
dehavilland-beaver-dhc-2-mk-1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
76
Example Registration
N102SY

Specifications

Wingspan
14.63 m / 48 ft
Length
9.22 m / 30 ft
Height
2.74 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
255 km/h / 158 mph
Cruise Speed
230 km/h / 143 mph
Range
732 km / 395 nmi
Ceiling
5500 m / 18000 ft
First Flight
1947-08-16
Production Start
1947
Production End
1967
Total Built
1657

Variants

  • BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1- 76 registrations - Example N102SY

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