de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver

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Aircraft

DHC-2 Beaver DHC2

Tofino Air standard livery (white with orange/red stripes)

C-FGCY

Registration

Airline

Tofino Air

Manufacturer

de Havilland Canada

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Apple iPhone 16 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, First Catch

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Nice crisp shot of the floatplane with registration readable; dock at right edge is a slight distraction.

Insights

Aviation History

The DHC-2 Beaver is a legendary bush plane, famous for its versatility in remote and rugged locations, widely used in Canada and Alaska for over 70 years.

Fleet Rarity

Rare: Only a few hundred remain airworthy worldwide, but still in regular use by floatplane operators.

Record Flights

Has set numerous records for operations in remote areas, floats, tundra tires, and in forestry and rescue missions.

Safety & Events

Some Beavers have had emergency water landings and notable rescue missions, but are known for their safety and reliability.

Future Outlook

Many DHC-2s are lovingly restored and continue to serve, others are kept as historical aircraft or in museums.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial piston engine

Engine

14.63 m

Wingspan

9.22 m

Length

733 km

Range

230 km/h

Speed

6 passengers

Capacity

2,313 kg

MTOW

2.74 m

Height

336 kW (450 hp)

Thrust

Approx. 87-90 dB (not ICAO certified, vintage)

Noise