Grumman AA-5B Tiger vs Cessna 150
The Grumman AA-5B Tiger (four-seat low-wing, 180 hp, ~140 kt) and Cessna 150 (two-seat trainer) / 172 (four-seat trainer, ~115 kt) are very different aircraft — the Tiger is a sporty low-wing four-seater; the 150/172 are the conventional Cessna trainers.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking
- $122,350
- Range
- $93,309–$154,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1974–1979
- For sale now
- 136
- Median asking
- $53,250
- Range
- $32,955–$91,808
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 34
- Source marketplaces
- 13
- Model years available
- 1959–1978
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Generations Breakdown
Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.
Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.
Grumman AA-5B Tiger — 0 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
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Cessna 150 — 1 generations
| Generation | Years | Engine | MTOW | Cruise | Range | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 O-320 150hp | 1968–1976 | Lycoming O-320-E2D | 2300 | 120 | 585 | 105 |
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Grumman AA-5B Tiger | Cessna 150 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 3241 |
| Serious | — | 351 |
| Fatal | — | 427 |
| Fatalities | — | 611 |
| % Fatal | — | 13% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Grumman AA-5B Tiger | Cessna 150 |
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| Price Range | $93,309 – $154,000 | $32,955 – $91,808 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 100 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 143 kts (265 km/h) | 97 kts (180 km/h) |
| Range | 681 nm (1,261 km) | 420 nm (778 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | 1,600 lbs (726 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 530 lbs (240 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 26.0 gal (98 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 6.0 GPH (23 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $25,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $15,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $100 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateGrumman AA-5B Tiger
Cessna 150
Which Should You Buy: Grumman AA-5B Tiger or Cessna 150?
Bottom line: Choose the Cessna 150/172 for the largest support network, proven Cessna economics and primary training. Choose the Tiger for higher cruise (~25 kt over the 172), sliding-canopy sport handling and a unique four-seat low-wing platform — accepting much smaller fleet and thinner support.
Pick the AA-5B Tiger if…
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
- Faster cruise — 143 kts vs 97 kts.
- Longer range — 681 nm vs 420 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1975 vs 1959.
Pick the 150 if…
- Budget matters — from $32,955 vs $93,309, you save ~$60,354.
- More inventory — 140 listings vs 18.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.