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What a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 2 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch 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 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch fly?

A Fieseler Fi 156 Storch flies about 210 nm, roughly 389 km, which is about 3 h in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch cost to own?

A Fieseler Fi 156 Storch costs about EUR 2,692 a month to run, or about EUR 281 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

How much does a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch cost?
Used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Fieseler Fi 156 Storch listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch?
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Fieseler Fi 156 Storch listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Fieseler Fi 156 Storch aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 2 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch 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 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch for sale?
Every Fieseler Fi 156 Storch PlaneFox can see is on this page — 2 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Germany (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch?
On a used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch, 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 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Aircraft overview

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch is a German high-wing liaison, observation and medical evacuation aircraft developed by Fieseler in the 1930s. It first flew in 1936 and entered production in 1937, with wartime production continuing into 1945 and licensed or postwar production following in France and Czechoslovakia. Its significance comes from its exceptional short takeoff and landing capability, achieved through fixed leading-edge slats, large flaps and long-travel landing gear. For buyers, it is best understood as a historic STOL warbird rather than a conventional personal touring aircraft.

Performance & specifications

Typical Fi 156C performance centers on low-speed control rather than speed. Cruise speed is commonly quoted around 70 knots, with maximum speed about 94 knots. Range is approximately 210 nautical miles, depending on fuel, engine condition and operating profile. Service ceiling is about 15,000 feet. The standard wartime powerplant is the Argus As 10C air-cooled inverted V8, rated at about 240 hp. Published gross weight is around 2,920 lb, with useful load roughly in the 850 to 900 lb range for standard configurations. Takeoff and landing distances can be remarkably short when flown by experienced pilots, but real-world figures depend heavily on wind, surface and aircraft rigging.

Cabin & avionics

The Fi 156 Storch typically seats three: a pilot and two passengers or mission occupants in a glazed cabin with excellent outward visibility. The cabin is narrow, utilitarian and optimized for observation, liaison work and stretcher access in ambulance variants, not for comfort or noise isolation. Original aircraft used basic military instrumentation. Surviving examples and restorations vary widely, from near-authentic panels to discreet modern VFR equipment. Typical additions include a radio, transponder, intercom and portable or compact panel GPS. Integrated glass suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for this aircraft.

Buying & value

Used-market examples are rare and usually trade as collector aircraft. Key due diligence areas include provenance, restoration quality, logbook continuity, fabric condition, steel-tube corrosion, wing slat and flap rigging, landing gear integrity and availability of Argus engine parts. Buyers should distinguish original Fieseler-built aircraft from French Morane-Saulnier MS.500 series and Czech-built related aircraft, which can be desirable but differ in engines, details and documentation. Common variants include the Fi 156C liaison model and Fi 156D air ambulance. Market value is driven by authenticity, airworthiness, historical documentation and restoration standard more than by hours or avionics fit.

2 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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