$ 649.000
Gig Harbor, WA
single-engine$ 835.000
Chilliwack
single-enginePrice on Request
International Falls
single-engine$ 695.000
Kenmore
single-engine$ 475.000
Sidney
single-enginePrice on Request
Hawkesbury
single-engine$ 695.000
Sidney
single-enginePrice on Request
Calgary
single-enginePrice on Request
South St Paul
single-enginePrice on Request
North Bay
turboprop$ 495.000
CAN
single-engine$ 1.595.000
Hawkesbury
single-enginePrice on Request
Sidney
single-engine$ 795.000
Hawkesbury
single-engine$ 300.000
Sidney
single-engine$ 729.000
Hawkesbury
single-engine$ 1.095.000
HAWKESBURY
turbopropPlaneFox tracks 17 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
There are 17 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver listings on PlaneFox right now, 11 of them priced. They ask between EUR 258,000 and EUR 1,370,000, with a median of EUR 598,000.
A De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver flies about 395 nm, roughly 732 km, which is about 3 h 11 min in still air at typical cruise.
A De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver costs about EUR 8,134 a month to own and fly: EUR 3,703 to run it, plus EUR 4,431 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 598,416. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 396 for every flight hour.
The De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver is a Canadian single-engine utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada for bush flying, cargo work, float operations and remote access. It first flew in 1947, with production running from 1947 to 1967. Built as a rugged high-wing tailwheel aircraft with short takeoff and landing capability, it became a benchmark for piston utility aircraft in harsh environments. Its importance comes from a combination of strong load-carrying ability, simple systems, excellent low-speed handling and adaptability to wheels, skis and floats.
Most original De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft are powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine, rated at 450 hp. Typical cruise speed is about 110 knots, with range commonly quoted around 400 nautical miles depending on configuration, fuel, floats and payload. Service ceiling is approximately 18,000 feet. Useful load is a key attraction, often around 2,000 lb in practical utility configurations, although exact figures vary significantly with equipment, gross weight approvals and float installations. The aircraft’s value is less about speed and more about predictable short-field performance, payload flexibility and operation from unimproved surfaces.
The cabin is functional rather than refined, typically arranged for one pilot and up to seven passengers, or mixed passenger and cargo layouts. Large doors, a flat-sided fuselage and a robust floor make the aircraft well suited to freight, lodge support, survey work and floatplane service. Original panels were basic analog installations. Used examples today often feature incremental avionics upgrades such as Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, modern audio panels, ADS-B equipment, digital transponders, engine monitors and updated radios. Full integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 are not typical for the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver market.
Prospective buyers should evaluate airframe corrosion, especially in floatplane history, spar and strut condition, fabric or skin repairs, engine time, propeller status, logbook continuity and compliance with applicable service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Common value drivers include EDO or other float installations, gross weight increase kits, modern avionics, cargo doors, corrosion treatment and turbine conversions, most notably PT6-based conversions. The original radial-engine aircraft appeal to operators seeking authenticity and lower acquisition cost, while turbine conversions command higher prices for improved reliability and performance. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price of about EUR 652,000, with advertised examples ranging from EUR 259,000 to EUR 1,380,000, reflecting the wide spread between project aircraft, working floatplanes and extensively upgraded conversions.