DHC-2 Beaver

MSFS 2024 - QUICK REFERENCE

V-SPEEDS
SpeedValueDescription
Vso45 mph (39 kts)Stall speed, flaps full extended
Vs160 mph (52 kts)Stall speed, clean configuration
Vr70 mph (61 kts)Rotation speed
Vx80 mph (70 kts)Best angle of climb
Vy95 mph (83 kts)Best rate of climb
Vfe105 mph (91 kts)Max speed with flaps extended
Vapp70 mph (61 kts)Normal approach speed over threshold
Va125 mph (109 kts)Design maneuvering speed
Vno145 mph (126 kts)Max structural cruise speed
Vne180 mph (156 kts)Never exceed speed
POWER SETTINGS
PhaseSetting
Idle / Taxi800-1,000 RPM
Takeoff32 in Hg / 2,100 RPM
Climb28 in Hg / 2,000 RPM
Cruise21 in Hg / 1,700 RPM
Descent20 in Hg min / 2,050 RPM
Downwind15 in Hg (reduce to approach)
FLAP SCHEDULE
SettingMax SpeedUse
0 deg (UP)AnyCruise, normal climb
7 degBelow 105 mphTakeoff / initial climb (improves cooling)
35 degBelow 105 mphNormal landing approach on base
50 deg (FULL)Below 105 mphShort-field takeoff, rough-water landing, emergency
ENGINE LIMITS
ParameterValue
Max RPM (Takeoff)2,100 RPM
Max Manifold Pressure32 in Hg
Oil Pressure (Normal)40-90 PSI
Oil Pressure (Minimum)40 PSI
Oil Pressure (Maximum)90 PSI
Oil Temp (Min for Run-up)40 deg C
Oil Capacity6 quarts
EngineP&W R-985 Wasp Junior, 9-cyl radial, 450 hp
KEY NUMBERS
ParameterValue
Fuel Capacity (Total)138 USG (3 belly + 2 wing tanks)
Fuel Burn (Cruise)~25 USG/hr
MTOW5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Empty Weight3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
Useful Load2,100 lbs (953 kg)
Takeoff Roll (S/L)~690 ft
Takeoff over 50-ft obstacle1,610 ft
Landing over 50-ft obstacle1,510 ft
Rate of Climb (S/L)920-1,020 fpm
Pattern Altitude800-1,000 ft AGL
Pattern Speed (Downwind)70 mph (61 kts)
Engine Warm-up Time6-8 min at idle before high power