De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Summary
| Category | Other aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year of introduction | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
Description
The De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a military aircraft that was developed in Canada during the 1940s. It was primarily designed as a utility transport and reconnaissance aircraft. The DHC-2 Beaver has a rugged design and a high-wing configuration, allowing it to operate in challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions. It has been deployed for various missions, including cargo transportation, aerial surveying, and search and rescue operations. The aircraft's versatility and durability have made it popular among military forces around the world. Its ability to operate on unprepared runways and its capability to carry significant payloads have made it an asset in remote and austere environments.
Technical specifications
| Version: DHC-2 Beaver I | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h (158 mph) |
| Wing area | 23 m² (247.6 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 15 m (49.2 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9.0 ft) |
| Length | 9.2 m (30.3 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5486 m (17999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1361 kg (3000 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 5.2 m/s (17.1 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 delivering 336 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
United States | 2 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Argentina • Australia • Austria • Chile • Colombia • Cuba • Dominican Republic • Finland • United Kingdom • Ghana • Greece • Indonesia • Iran • Cambodia • Netherlands • New Zealand • Panama • Peru • Philippines • Paraguay • Thailand • Turkey • United States • Yemen • Ex-Yugoslavia • Zambia
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver
Credits: Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography