Overview
In 1947, the de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada introduced the DHC-2 Beaver aircraft. They produced approximately 1600 before ceasing production in 1967. Known by some as the "workhorse of the north", the Beaver has been instrumental in the development of modern frontiers around the world. It is also the first single-engine utility aircraft to be turbine powered with de Havilland producing over 60 Turbo units before production ceased.
Features
- High quality balsa and balsa plywood, these make light weight construction.
- Accurate scale outline and appearance.
- Functinal scale cockpit doors with springloaded latches.
- Corrugated scale surface detail on the flight controls.
- Instrument panel and removable seat details included.
- Twopiece, plugin wings and stabilizers with aluminum tube joiner.
- Quick connect/disconnect struts simplify field assembly.
- Painted aluminum airfoil wing struts.
- Scale color scheme finished with genuine Oracover film covering.
- Adjustable EP motor box included.
- Functional flaps for enhanced flight characteristics and realism.
- Ready to accept scale floats (sold separately).
- Designed for gasoline or glow or electric power.
- All necessary hardware included.
- Floating set is optional.
Product Information
In 1947, the de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada introduced the DHC-2 Beaver aircraft. They produced approximately 1600 before ceasing production in 1967. Known by some as the "workhorse of the north", the Beaver has been instrumental in the development of modern frontiers around the world. It is also the first single-engine utility aircraft to be turbine powered with de Havilland producing over 60 Turbo units before production ceased.
Where model aeroplanes are concerned, the devil, they say, is in the detail and in this respect Seagull’s DHC-2 MK.3 Turbo Beaver ought really to have horns, a trident and a pointy tail. Take a closer look and you’ll be bowled over by an attention in Seagull’s design studio that not only brings hinged and locking scale cockpit/cargo doors, outstanding graphics, landing lights, undercarriage fairings, aerials and engine exhaust stubs, but the possibility of fitting an optional float set and turning your DHC-2 into a versatile scale model with undeniable appeal. For those who love civil utility aircraft, the Beaver is a firm favourite and in this colour scheme it looks an absolute treat.
So, what will you need to fit it out? Well, any 20 to 30cc petrol engine, equivalent four-stroke or alternative electric set-up should be first on your list, closely followed by seven Hitec servos and anything else you care to pop in to make it all function. Practical, pretty, and perfectly formed you’d be mad to pass it by.
Specs
Wingspan 80.0 in (203.2 cm)
Wing area 727.0 sq.in (46.9 sq.dm)
Approximate flying weight 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Length 56.5 in (143.5 cm)
Recommended engine size 20 - 30cc
