What a Comco Ikarus C22 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 4 Comco Ikarus C22 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 Comco Ikarus C22 fly?
A Comco Ikarus C22 flies about 216 nm, roughly 400 km, which is about 3 h 19 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Comco Ikarus C22 cost to own?
A Comco Ikarus C22 costs about EUR 671 a month to run, or about EUR 82 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Comco Ikarus C22
Aircraft overview
The Comco Ikarus C22 is a German two seat ultralight and microlight aircraft developed by Comco Ikarus in the early 1980s, with production beginning in the mid 1980s. It is a strut braced, high wing aircraft with a pusher engine installation and a simple tubular structure with fabric covering. The C22 was designed primarily for recreational flying, basic training and club use, and it became widely known in Europe because it combined low operating cost with straightforward handling and good visibility. It should not be confused with later Comco Ikarus models such as the C42, which use a different airframe concept and are more common in the modern light sport market.
Performance & specifications
Performance varies with national ultralight rules, engine fit and propeller choice, but typical Comco Ikarus C22 examples cruise in the region of 55 to 70 knots. Range is commonly around 150 to 250 nautical miles, depending on fuel capacity, engine, payload and reserve policy. Useful load is configuration dependent, and buyers should verify the exact empty weight, maximum takeoff weight and equipment list for the individual aircraft. Service ceiling figures are rarely standardized across the fleet, but the aircraft is generally operated as a low altitude VFR recreational and training type. Common powerplants include two stroke Rotax engines such as the Rotax 447, Rotax 503 and Rotax 582, with output depending on installation and variant.
Cabin & avionics
The C22 has two seats, usually arranged side by side, with excellent outward visibility through the open or extensively glazed cabin area. Cabin finish is utilitarian rather than business aircraft styled, reflecting its ultralight role. Controls are simple, access is easy, and baggage provision is limited. Typical avionics are basic VFR equipment: airspeed indicator, altimeter, engine instruments, compass, handheld or panel mounted radio, and in some aircraft a transponder or portable GPS. Integrated glass cockpits such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000 are not typical installations for the Comco Ikarus C22.
Buying & value
Used Comco Ikarus C22 aircraft are normally positioned as affordable entry level ultralights, club trainers or low cost recreational aircraft. Condition matters more than age alone. Buyers should inspect the fabric, tubing, wing fittings, control cables, landing gear, fuel system and evidence of corrosion or hangar rash. Engine history is critical, especially on two stroke Rotax installations, so documented operating hours, overhaul status, gearbox maintenance and cooling system condition should be reviewed carefully. Common differences across the fleet include engine type, cockpit enclosure, wheel configuration, brakes, instruments and local certification category. A well documented C22 with current inspections, known engine history and clean weight records will usually be more attractive than a cheaper aircraft with uncertain maintenance history.