Bearhawk Aircraft

Bearhawk builds kit aircraft designed for serious backcountry utility — the four-place model carries six people with STOL performance rivaling dedicated bush planes, while cruising at 130–160 mph on 11–12 GPH. The Model 5 won STOL competitions with takeoff and landing rolls matching smaller bush planes. These are welded steel tube and fabric aircraft for pilots who need to haul loads into short strips. Build time is 1,000–2,000 hours for quick-build kits.

The Bearhawk offers Cessna 185-class payload capacity with better STOL performance at kit-build pricing. A completed Bearhawk costs significantly less than a used Cessna 185 or Maule M-7. The trade-off is build time and experimental category limitations. The four-place Bearhawk accepts floats and skis, matching certified utility aircraft versatility. Handling is stable in slow flight with higher-than-expected cruise speeds.

The four-place Bearhawk is the original — a true six-seat utility hauler for backcountry, floats, and skis. The Patrol is a tandem two-seat LSA-eligible model for lighter backcountry use. The Model 5 is the newest design with the best STOL performance and refined aerodynamics. The Companion is a side-by-side two-seater. All models share the same proven construction approach and active builder community through BearhawkForums.com.