Jodel D11 vs Luscombe 8A
Jodel (wooden cranked-wing) and the Luscombe 8A (all-metal taildragger) are light classic two-seaters of different construction.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1957–1970
- For sale now
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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) | Jodel D11 | Luscombe 8A |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | 216 |
| Serious | 0 | 20 |
| Fatal | 0 | 27 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 38 |
| % Fatal | 0% | 12% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Jodel D11 | Luscombe 8A |
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| Price Range | $26,538 – $46,666 | $25,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 105 kts (194 km/h) | — |
| Range | 630 nm (1,167 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,323 lbs (600 kg) | — |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Jodel D11 or Luscombe 8A?
Bottom line: Choose the Luscombe for all-metal durability and easy inspection; choose the Jodel for light wooden handling and economy (verify wood structure). Luscombe = metal/durable; Jodel = wood/light. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Robin/Luscombe mirrors in those files. Wooden spar/glue = key Jodel inspection (see safety). DR.1050 = Robin-built Jodel.
Pick the D11 if…
Pick the 8A if…
- Budget matters — from $25,000 vs $26,538, you save ~$1,538.
- More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.