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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Alaska_Seaplanes,_Inc.
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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general aviation.
STOL aircraft
DHC-3 Otter.
DHC-4 Caribou.
DHC-5 Buffalo.
DHC-6 Twin Otter.
DHC-7 Dash 7.
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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3.5 m/s
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gptkbp:cockpit
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enclosed cockpit
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gptkbp:controls
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control yoke
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gptkbp:crew
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1 pilot
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:James_S._Mc_Donnell
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gptkbp:engine_type
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piston engine
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gptkbp:features
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large cargo door.
floats or skis for water or snow landings.
rugged construction.
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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good low-speed stability
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gptkbp:first_flight
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August 16, 1947
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gptkbp:flaps
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split flaps
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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200 L
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gptkbp:height
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2.74 m
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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iconic bush plane.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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DHC-1 Chipmunk.
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tailwheel
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced design of future bush planes.
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gptkbp:length
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9.83 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada
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gptkbp:material
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high-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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300 m
250 m
1,600 kg
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gptkbp:nickname
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Beaver.
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Air_Canada
gptkb:Alaska_Airlines
gptkb:Canadian_Forces
Bush pilots
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gptkbp:number_built
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1,690
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in various roles including cargo and passenger transport.
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1967
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gptkbp:propulsion
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two-bladed propeller
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gptkbp:range
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1,200 km
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gptkbp:role
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bush plane
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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1,200 kg
1,000 kg
6 passengers
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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3,000 m
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gptkbp:services
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still in service with some operators.
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gptkbp:speed
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160 km/h
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gptkbp:successor
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DHC-3 Otter.
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gptkbp:tail_type
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T-tail configuration
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:DHC-2_Mk_I
gptkb:DHC-2_Mk_II
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gptkbp:wing_area
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30.5 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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15.85 m
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gptkbp:year_created
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1948
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