DHC-2T Turbo Beaver

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:STOL_aircraft
general aviation
high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:airlines certified for commercial use
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics suite
gptkbp:climbRate 1,200 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit single-pilot cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal and composite
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
requires type rating
gptkbp:design high-wing design
D._A._(Don)_McCulloch
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation gear
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_Canada_PT6A-20
gptkbp:engineType turboprop
gptkbp:firstFlight 1965
1965-07-01
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 200 US gallons
gptkbp:headlights T-tail
gptkbp:height 4.27 m
gptkbp:helicopterCapacity pressurized flight deck
gptkbp:historicalSignificance improved performance over DHC-2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DHC-2T Turbo Beaver
gptkbp:landingGear short takeoff and landing
tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy part_of_Canadian_aviation_history
gptkbp:length 11.58 m
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada
gptkbp:market popular_in_bush_flying_operations
gptkbp:maximumDepth 2,000 lb
gptkbp:maxSpeed 180 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 5,000 lb
gptkbp:modifications various military modifications
gptkbp:notableFeature turboprop engine
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 100
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various roles
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,200 miles
gptkbp:operationalStatus low operational cost
gptkbp:participatesIn transport and utility
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6 passengers
1,500 lb
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Canadian_military
gptkbp:productionCompany 1965-1987
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:propulsion Hartzell_3-blade
gptkbp:range 1,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedAircraft DHC-3 Otter
gptkbp:retirementYear still in service with some operators
gptkbp:role utility aircraft
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally good safety record
gptkbp:services 1965
15,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 60 knots
gptkbp:variant DHC-2 Beaver
gptkbp:wingArea 200 ft²
gptkbp:wingspan 15.85 m