Technical Specifications
- Max Speed: 140 MPH
- Cruise Speed: 135 MPH
- Range: 778 miles
- Service Ceiling: 16 000ft
- Wingspan: 48ft
- Length: 30ft 4in
- Height: 9 ft
- Weight: 5,100lbs loaded
Armament
Four Hard points could carry many items including rescue/survival packs
Engine
Manufacturer: DeHavilland - Engine: Pratt and Whitney R-985 radial up front Wasp Junior 9-cylinder air cooled - Horsepower: 450
General Information
The Beaver is thought by many to still be ‘Best in the Bush’ and is the favorite of pilots in Alaska. Originally designed for military, it is currently used extensively in the Alaskan and Canadian bush. Beavers are now in civil and military service in over 65 countries. Due to its popularity, production is being restarted.
Specific Information
N682AF was built in 1954 and is owned by Bill Anders’ Apogee Flight. It was restored by Col Frank Borman, Apollo 8 Commander. It is regularly displayed at shows with museum aircraft and was winner of the 2001 EAA Arlington “Best L Bird” award. Though Beavers are usually seen on floats, this wheeled Beaver is painted in USAF rescue colors like the Beaver Bill Anders flew occasionally in Iceland.