de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver

Cundy88 🇬🇧

2h ago · © Cundy88

A pristine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, a living legend of bush aviation, parked on the ramp with classic style.

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Aircraft

DHC-2 Beaver DHC2

Classic white with red cheatline and blue tail accents

N4334Y

Registration

Manufacturer

de Havilland Canada

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great clarity and visible registration, but busy apron background and flat lighting reduce impact.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The DHC-2 Beaver is considered one of the most iconic bush planes ever built, renowned for its ruggedness and versatility in remote and challenging environments, especially in Canada and Alaska.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds remain in operation worldwide, though production ended in 1967; fewer than 1700 produced.

Record Flights

Known for first flights into remote wilderness areas, but not for specific speed/range records.

Safety & Events

Widely used on float and ski operations; served in numerous remote rescues and supply missions.

Future Outlook

Many are still flying due to robust construction, with some being restored or used in heritage/bush flying.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine

Engine

14.6 meters

Wingspan

9.22 meters

Length

733 km

Range

230 km/h

Speed

6 passengers

Capacity

2,313 kg

MTOW

2.74 meters

Height

450 hp (336 kW)

Thrust

Not rated to modern ICAO standards (produced pre-1970s)

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