General Aviation
Dehavilland Beaver U-6
Manufacturer: DEHAVILLAND
The de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver is a single‑engine, high‑wing, propeller‑driven aircraft designed for short‑takeoff and landing (STOL). Built after World War II, it became the classic bush plane of Canada, known for its ruggedness, versatility and excellent STOL performance. Its simple, robust construction and forgiving flight characteristics made it a favorite among bush pilots and a symbol of Canadian aviation heritage.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- dehavilland-beaver-u-6
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N314HA
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 U-6- 1 registrations - Example N314HA