Luscombe 8A vs Jodel D11
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
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1957–1970
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) | Luscombe 8A | Jodel D11 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 216 | 1 |
| Serious | 20 | 0 |
| Fatal | 27 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 38 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 12% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Luscombe 8A | Jodel D11 |
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| Price Range | $25,000 | $26,538 – $46,666 |
| 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: Luscombe 8A or Jodel D11?
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 8A if…
- Budget matters — from $25,000 vs $26,538, you save ~$1,538.
- More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.
Pick the D11 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.