Waco YMF-5C vs Bucker Jungmann BU 131 (JUNGMANN)
The Jungmann (light aerobatic trainer biplane) and Waco YMF-5 (radial open-cockpit touring biplane) compare a nimble aerobat against a substantial radial classic.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking
- $276,000
- Range
- $181,543–$481,550
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1934–2025
No active listings right now.
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) | Waco YMF-5C | Bucker Jungmann BU 131 (JUNGMANN) |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Waco YMF-5C | Bucker Jungmann BU 131 (JUNGMANN) |
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| Price Range | $181,543 – $481,550 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 3 | 1 |
| Cruise Speed | 100 kts (185 km/h) | — |
| Range | 432 nm (800 km) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Reciprocating | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Waco YMF-5C or Bucker Jungmann BU 131 (JUNGMANN)?
Bottom line: Choose the Jungmann for aerobatic handling and lower cost; choose the Waco YMF-5 for a bigger radial, three seats and a modern certified new-build. Jungmann = aerobatic/light; Waco = radial/touring. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Stampe/de Havilland/Waco mirrors in those files. Bü 133 Jungmeister = single-seat competition (step up).
Pick the YMF-5C if…
- More seats — 3 vs 1.
Pick the BU 131 (JUNGMANN) if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.