De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - Specifications (DHC-2)

Specifications (DHC-2)

Data from Donald 1997, p. 328.

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 6 passengers, 2,100 lb (953 kg) useful payload
  • Length: 30 ft 3 in (9.22 m)
  • Wingspan: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
  • Height: 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
  • Wing area: 250 ft2 (23.2 m2)
  • Empty weight: 3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
  • Gross weight: 5,100 lb (2,313 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Jr. radial engine, 450 hp (336 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 158 mph (255 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
  • Range: 455 miles (732 km)
  • Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (5,486 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,020 ft/min (5.2 m/s)

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