Beechcraft Staggerwing vs Howard DGA-15P
The Howard DGA-15P and Beechcraft Staggerwing are golden-age radial cabin classics — the Howard a rugged, substantial high-wing cabin single; the Staggerwing the elegant, faster negative-stagger biplane and the blue-chip of the era.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1943–1949
- For sale now
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1943–1943
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft Staggerwing | Howard DGA-15P |
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| Price Range | $244,810 – $726,400 | $204,475 – $294,025 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | 450 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 180 kts (333 km/h) | 120 kts (222 km/h) |
| Range | 750 nm (1,389 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | — |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Staggerwing or Howard DGA-15P?
Bottom line: Choose the Staggerwing for elegance, speed and top-tier collector prestige (and price). Choose the Howard DGA-15P for rugged, roomy radial-cabin character at lower acquisition cost — a substantial, characterful golden-age classic.
Pick the Staggerwing if…
- Faster cruise — 180 kts vs 120 kts.
- More inventory — 5 listings vs 2.
Pick the DGA-15P if…
- Budget matters — from $204,475 vs $244,810, you save ~$40,335.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.