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What a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 1 Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister fly?

A Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister flies about 270 nm, roughly 500 km, which is about 2 h 30 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister cost to own?

A Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister costs about EUR 1,919 a month to run, or about EUR 204 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister

How much does a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister cost?
Used Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister?
Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 1 Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister for sale?
Every Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister PlaneFox can see is on this page — 1 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Czech Republic (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister?
On a used Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister

Aircraft overview

The Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister is a single-seat aerobatic biplane developed by Bücker Flugzeugbau in Germany as the higher-performance follow-on to the two-seat Bü 131 Jungmann. The type first flew in 1935 and was produced before and during the Second World War, including licensed production in Switzerland and Spain. Its primary role was advanced aerobatic training and competition flying, and it became closely associated with pre-war European aerobatics. For buyers, its significance is not utility or transport capability, but historical authenticity, compact handling, radial-engine character and continued relevance as a vintage aerobatic aircraft.

Performance & specifications

The Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister is typically powered by a Siemens-Halske Sh 14A seven-cylinder radial engine rated at about 160 hp. Published figures vary by source and individual aircraft condition, but typical performance includes a maximum speed of about 119 knots, a cruising speed around 95 to 105 knots, a range of roughly 270 nautical miles and a service ceiling of about 14,700 feet. Maximum takeoff weight is commonly cited at approximately 1,290 lb, with useful load in the region of 350 lb. The aircraft has conventional tailwheel landing gear, fabric-covered wings and fuselage surfaces, and the short-coupled, single-seat layout expected of a dedicated aerobatic biplane.

Cabin & avionics

The cockpit is an open, single-seat arrangement with limited space, basic wind protection and a period-style instrument panel. Ergonomics reflect 1930s aerobatic design rather than modern touring comfort. Original aircraft were equipped with simple flight and engine instruments, not integrated avionics. Aircraft flying today may have discreetly installed VHF comm radios, transponders, 8.33 kHz compliant radios in Europe, portable GPS units, engine monitoring and modern restraint systems. Garmin Perspective, G1000 and similar glass-cockpit suites are not typical or appropriate for this type.

Buying & value

Used-market evaluation should focus on provenance, airframe originality, restoration quality and paperwork. Important inspection areas include fabric condition, wood and steel-tube structure, wing fittings, control cables, landing gear alignment, corrosion protection, and the condition and supportability of the Siemens-Halske radial or any approved replacement installation. Buyers should distinguish original German-built aircraft from Swiss and Spanish licensed examples, as history, documentation and collector value can differ. Common upgrades are usually safety and operational improvements, such as modern radios, transponders, brakes, harnesses and updated fabric systems, rather than performance modifications. The Bucker BU-133 Jungmeister occupies a specialist position in the used market: a rare vintage aerobatic collectible with limited cross-country practicality, but strong appeal to owners prioritizing historic significance and classic aerobatic handling.

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