9-occupant single-engine turboprop · Single-engine turboprops · production 1947–1967 · See its reach on the 3D globe
A Viking Air / De Havilland Canada Turbine Beaver costs approximately $1.04m (€964k) to $1.25m (€1.15m) to buy at 1967 market values, and about $399k (€370k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $4,991 (€4,621) per flight hour all-in. It seats 9, cruises at 133 kt (153 mph) and has a published range of 536 nm (993 km), needing about 2,297 ft (700 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,722 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 953 kg |
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprop |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Reported payload proxy | 1,587 lb (720 kg) |
| Reported range | 536 nm (993 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | Not used for mission ranking |
| Cruise speed | 133 kt (153 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tailwheel (conventional) |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $76k (€70k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $1,069 (€990) |
The Turbine Beaver combines 9-seat turboprop capability with about 536 NM reported range and about 133 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Indicative cash costs at 1967 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $357k (€330k) | $8,913 (€8,253) | $2.91m (€2.7m) |
| 80 h / year | $399k (€370k) | $4,991 (€4,621) | $3.13m (€2.9m) |
| 120 h / year | $442k (€409k) | $3,684 (€3,411) | $3.34m (€3.09m) |
| 180 h / year | $506k (€469k) | $2,812 (€2,604) | $3.66m (€3.39m) |
Every figure above is built from a $76k (€70k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $1,069 (€990) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $185k (€172k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Viking Air / De Havilland Canada Turbine Beaver cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 1967 market price for a Viking Air / De Havilland Canada Turbine Beaver is $1.04m (€964k) to $1.25m (€1.15m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Viking Air / De Havilland Canada Turbine Beaver works out at roughly $399k (€370k) annually, which is about $4,991 (€4,621) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $1,069 (€990).
Reported range is 536 nm (993 km). PlaneFit does not yet use this figure for mission ranking on this model.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Viking Air / De Havilland Canada Turbine Beaver requires type rating and tailwheel endorsement. 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for any airplane above 12,500 lb maximum takeoff weight. Most owner-flown turboprops sit below it and the cabin-class types sit above, so this is the line that separates a checkout from a formal type course. PlaneFit does not store maximum takeoff weight, so check this type's certificated weight rather than assuming either way. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 2,297 ft (700 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.