The DHC-2 Beaver was introduced by de Havilland Aircraft Company in 1947. Over 1,600 of these aircraft were produced before production stopped in 1967. The Beaver was also the first single-engine turbine-powered utility aircraft, with 60 produced before production ceased. The aircraft is legendary among bush operators worldwide and is seen on floats or skis as often as with wheels.
Viking Aircraft purchased the manufacturing rights to the Beaver in 1983. The Beaver has been extensively modified and the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20 engine was replaced with a PT6A-27, with an optional PT6A-34 engine available.
The modified Beaver also has a longer cabin and a larger payload than the original Beavers produced from 1947 to 1967. Given the number produced and age, there are likely to be many variations on the DHC-2 Beaver in terms of equipment, empty weight, and configuration.
