General Aviation
Dehavilland Dhc-2-L-20
Manufacturer: DEHAVILLAND
The de Havilland Canada DHC‑2 Beaver is a single‑engine, high‑wing, propeller‑driven STOL aircraft. Designed for rugged, remote operations, it has served as a bush plane, cargo and passenger transporter, and aerial applicator. Its simple, all‑metal construction and excellent short‑takeoff performance made it a favourite of Canadian and worldwide operators.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- dehavilland-dhc-2-l-20
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 5
- Example Registration
- N428AF
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
- DHC-2-L-20- 5 registrations - Example N428AF