Fieseler Fi 156 Storch vs Piper Super Cub

The Storch and Piper Super Cub are STOL legends — the Storch a WWII liaison warbird with a full-span high-lift wing, the Super Cub the backcountry bush standard.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
For sale now
5
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
3
Source marketplaces
4
Model years available
1943–1945
Piper Super Cub
For sale now
48
Median asking
$136,875
Range
$63,716–$223,750
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
15
Source marketplaces
9
Model years available
1944–2024

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Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Fieseler FI 156 STORCH Piper Super Cub
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
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Median $435,000
Piper Super Cub
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Median $136,875
Price Range $435,000 $63,716 – $223,750
Category Warbirds Single Engine Piston
Model Specifications
Cruise Speed 70 kts (130 km/h) 100 kts (185 km/h)
Range 210 nm (389 km) 400 nm (741 km)
Max Gross Weight 2,920 lbs (1,325 kg) 1,750 lbs (794 kg)

Which Should You Buy: Fieseler Fi 156 Storch or Piper Super Cub?

Bottom line: Choose the Super Cub for affordable, supportable backcountry STOL flying; choose the Storch for warbird heritage and its astonishing slow-flight/short-field theatre (at far higher cost and rarity). Super Cub = bush/value; Storch = warbird STOL/heritage. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Stinson/Piper mirrors in those files. Provenance (original/Criquet/Mráz/replica) drives Storch value (see safety).

Pick the Fi 156 Storch if…

Pick the Super Cub if…

  • Budget matters — from $63,716 vs $435,000, you save ~$371,284.
  • Faster cruise — 100 kts vs 70 kts.
  • Longer range — 400 nm vs 210 nm.
  • More inventory — 48 listings vs 2.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Fieseler FI 156 STORCH or Piper Super Cub?
It depends on your mission and budget. The FI 156 STORCH cruises at 70 kts with 210 nm range. The Super Cub cruises at 100 kts with 400 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Piper Super Cub: from $199,500. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Fieseler Fi 156 Storch and Piper Super Cub?
Cruise: 70 vs 100 kts. Range: 210 vs 400 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data