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Convair R3Y Tradewind Commercial
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Commercial
Quick facts
ManufacturerConvairDe Havilland Canada
TypeSeaplanes & flying boatsSeaplanes & flying boats
Origin🇺🇸 United States🇨🇦 Canada
First flight19501947
StatusIn serviceIn service
Units built131,657
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length—9.22 m
Wingspan—14.63 m
Height—2.74 m
Wing area—23.2 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—1,361 kg
Max. take-off weight—2,313 kg
Performance
Max. speed—255 km/h
Cruise speed—230 km/h
Range—732 km
Service ceiling—5,486 m
Rate of climb—5.2 m/s
Crew & capacity
Crew—1
Seats (typical)—6
Seats (max.)1037
Powerplant
Engines—1
Engine type——
Engine model—Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior
Power (each)—336 kW

At a glance

Units built

Convair R3Y Tradewind
13
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
1,657

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.