de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 model airplane
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Dependable and versatile on a variety of landing gears, the Beaver is the classic bushplane. Design of the aircraft was started in Toronto during late 1946, with the prototype flown for the first time on August 16, 1947. Certification of the airplane in Canada came during March 1948, at which time large-scale production had already begun. At the height of its career, the Beaver was to be found in some 50 countries, where it won universal acclaim for performance, ground stability (conferred by wide-track tailwheel landing gear), and versatility. Basic accommodation aboard the airplane was provided for a pilot and seven passengers, the latter replaceable by up to 1,500 lbs. of freight. Great flexibility was bestowed on the Beaver by its ability to operate on wheel, ski, float, or amphibious float landing gears. Production of the airplane ended in the mid-1960s as de Havilland Canada concentrated on the development of more ambitious projects and products. The Beaver I was powered by one 450-hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial piston engine, giving the airplane a maximum speed at 5,000 feet of 163 mph, cruising speed at 5,000 feet of 143 mph, service ceiling of 18,000 feet, and a maximum range of 733 miles. All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand. Dimensions: Wingspan, 18" -Length, 13" -Scale, 1/40 Item # AM410AR (with red and black) - Air Corps Price $154.95 Item # AM410BR (with silver and blue) - Air Corps Price $154.95 • Check our ordering information page for UPS shipping charges • Order
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