DHC-2 Beaver Taquan

DHC-2 Beaver airplane model. The DHC 2 Beaver made its inaugural flight in late summer of 1947. Since then more than 1,650 have been constructed for commercial and military use. Nearly 1,000 of them were sent to the United States government for the use of military services.

The DHC 2 Beaver, which was designed only after consultation with some 80 veteran Canadian bush pilots, is a true STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft. It features a high-lift wing with its entire trailing edge hinged, flaps operated hydraulically and slotted ailerons.

Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/48. Wingspan 12 inches, Length 8 inches.