DHC-2 RED Beaver maiden flight

Read what the pilot says: “The RED A-03 engine installation in the Sealand modified deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver is a powerful and fuel efficient new powerplant for this venerable airplane. It provides simple operation, and the confidence of near complete redundancy. The liquid cooling system maintains ideal engine operating temperatures from the most extreme high power, …

DHC-2 BEAVER

A DHC-2 Beaver powered by the RED A03 V12 Jet-A compression ignition engine combines the well proven workhorse with efficient state of the art engine technology.At a quite comparable firewall forward weight compared to the R985, The RED A03 offers 550 hp which led to a remarkable short take-off distance and a steep climb. The …

A Pilot testimony

A word from the test pilot about his first impressions: „The RED A-03 engine installation in the Sealand modified deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver is a powerful and fuel efficient new powerplant for this venerable airplane. It provides simple operation, and the confidence of near complete redundancy. The liquid cooling system maintains ideal engine operating temperatures from …