DHC-2 Beaver

The mainstay of many a bush pilot,
the DHC-2 is renowned for it's rugged, go anywhere capabilities.

All our models are designed by a world renowned British company

The most accurate scale ARTF's available in this price range

Composite Fuselage for scale detail and strength

Un-like other ARTF's they have specialised quality covering, seamlessly spray painted to give colour matched cowl and mouldings.

Custom graphic art work pre-applied during the production process, not glossy stickers like other ARTF's.

To prevent the decals from lifting the complete airframe is sealed with a two pack clear coat.

Custom formulated film with anti tear properties used on the flying surfaces helps keep wrinkling to a minimum.

Specially designed wing geometry for excellent low speed, almost unstalable handling.

Mentioning the deHavilland Beaver often invokes a religious like reaction amongst die-hard bush pilots. Pilots have been known to take their hats off when one flies over and old-timers have become misty-eyed in remembrance of times past that they had with the deHavilland. With a stout nine cylinder Pratt & Whitney radial, Beavers fly over emitting a roar evocative of steep mountains, unruly bears and true wilderness. The deHavilland Beaver can be fitted with floats or skis. The Beaver features an aluminum, semi-monocoque design.

The deHavilland Beaver was first flown in August 1947 and was produced commercially until 1967. 1657 Beavers were made, and as a tribute to the plane’s bush ability, many of these are still flying to this day. Viking Air of Victoria, Canada, owns the production rights to many of the older deHavilland aircraft (including the Beaver), but currently there are no plans to return the plane to production. Prices of used Beavers tend to be steep and well refurbished planes often have prices in excess of $500,000. Even wrecked and non-flying rebuildable projects regularly commend prices in the low six-figure range.