PlaneFox tracks 1 Dornier Do 27 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.
A Dornier Do 27 flies about 594 nm, roughly 1,100 km, which is about 4 h 34 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Dornier Do 27 costs about EUR 3,004 a month to run, or about EUR 331 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Dornier Do 27 is a German high wing, fixed landing gear utility aircraft developed by Dornier in the 1950s. The Do 27 first flew in 1955, with production beginning in 1956 and continuing into the 1960s. It was used widely for military liaison, observation, training, border patrol and light transport roles, and it also found a civil market among operators needing short field capability. Its historical importance is notable: it was the first German aircraft to enter series production after the Second World War. For buyers, the Do 27 is best understood as a rugged STOL taildragger with simple systems, strong visibility and a practical load carrying layout.
Typical Do 27 performance depends on variant, propeller and aircraft condition, but the model is generally associated with a cruise speed of about 110 to 120 knots. Published range figures are commonly around 500 nautical miles, depending on fuel, loading and power setting. Useful load is typically in the region of 1,300 to 1,500 lb. Service ceiling is commonly listed at about 10,500 ft. Most examples use a geared, six cylinder Lycoming GO-480 series engine, commonly rated at 270 hp. The aircraft’s fixed leading edge slats, large flaps and tailwheel configuration give it strong short takeoff and landing characteristics, although handling, brake condition and pilot tailwheel experience matter significantly in real world operations.
The Do 27 usually seats four to six occupants, depending on configuration, with a utilitarian cabin, large doors and good outside visibility. The cabin is not comparable to modern pressurized touring aircraft, but it is practical for observation, field operations and short sector transport. Avionics vary widely because the fleet is vintage. Original aircraft were delivered with conventional analog instruments and basic radio equipment. Used examples may now have modern VHF radios, mode S transponders, portable or panel mounted GPS, engine monitors and ADS-B related equipment where required. Integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Do 27.
Used market evaluation should focus on airframe corrosion, landing gear alignment, tailwheel components, control cables, flap and slat condition, engine history, propeller condition and documentation quality. The geared Lycoming GO-480 requires informed maintenance and careful logbook review. Common variants include military Do 27A and Do 27B models, plus civil Do 27Q versions. Upgrades often include radios, transponders, GPS, interior refurbishment and paint. Market positioning is niche: the Do 27 appeals to buyers seeking a historic, capable STOL utility aircraft rather than a fast cross country machine.