The Cessna 180 Skywagon floatplane fills an important role in the Alaskan aviation world. The airplane provides the user with a strong yet economical means of transporting people and goods into the Alaskan wilderness.
The C-180 was first built in Wichita Kansas by the Cessna Aircraft Company. The plane first flew in 1953 and 6619 were built during the 25 year production run. Thousands are still in service today through out the world. The C-180 is powered by a Teledyne Continental O-470-50 six-cylinder 275 horse power engine. It's 26 feet in length, 8 feet in height, with a 36 foot wing span and a gross weight of 3190 pounds.
The Beaver is the workhorse of the Alaskan bush. The aircraft was first built by DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada in 1947. During the production run (which ended in the 1960's), over 1600 of these remarkable aircraft were produced. Over 900 still are in service around the world.The airplane still fills a unique roles as a passenger hauler, cargo transporter, air ambulance, rescue and supply operations aircraft, aerial surveyor, and crop sprayer.
It's powered by a Pratt and Whitney "Wasp Junior" R-985 nine-cylinder supercharged 450 horse power radial engine. The Beaver seaplane is 33 feet in length, 11 feet in height, with a 50 foot wing span and has a gross weight of 2 and 1/2 tons. Alaska Seaplane Service Beavers can carry an additional 1400 pounds of people (including the Pilot), cargo and fuel.
For charter rates to various locations around Southeast Alaska and weight and cargo carrying information using the Beaver or the Cessna-180 please call Alaska Seaplanes Service.