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What a Fouga CM 170 Magister costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 6 Fouga CM 170 Magister 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 much does a Fouga CM 170 Magister cost?

There are 6 Fouga CM 170 Magister listings on PlaneFox right now, 5 of them priced. They ask between EUR 60,000 and EUR 176,000, with a median of EUR 125,000.

How far can a Fouga CM 170 Magister fly?

A Fouga CM 170 Magister flies about 648 nm, roughly 1,200 km, which is about - in still air at typical cruise.

More questions about the Fouga CM 170 Magister

How much does a Fouga CM 170 Magister cost?
The median asking price for a Fouga CM 170 Magister on PlaneFox is EUR 125,000, measured across the Fouga CM 170 Magister listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 60,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 176,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Fouga CM 170 Magister?
Fouga CM 170 Magister aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 60,000 to EUR 176,000, with a median asking price of EUR 125,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Fouga CM 170 Magister aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 6 Fouga CM 170 Magister 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 Fouga CM 170 Magister for sale?
Every Fouga CM 170 Magister PlaneFox can see is on this page — 6 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in France (2), followed by United Kingdom (2). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Fouga CM 170 Magister in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Fouga CM 170 Magister?
On a used Fouga CM 170 Magister, 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 Fouga CM 170 Magister

Aircraft overview

The Fouga CM 170 Magister is a French two seat jet trainer developed by Fouga in the early 1950s, with first flight in 1952 and series production beginning in the mid 1950s. It served widely as a military basic and advanced trainer, and also became familiar through display teams due to its distinctive butterfly tail and compact twin jet layout. For buyers, its significance is practical as well as historic: it is one of the more attainable ex military jet trainers, with simple handling by jet standards, tandem seating and broad international service history.

Performance & specifications

The Fouga CM 170 Magister is powered by two Turbomeca Marboré turbojets, most commonly Marboré II engines on early CM.170-1 aircraft, with later CM.170-2 aircraft using more powerful Marboré VI engines. Typical published figures include cruise speeds around 320 to 370 knots, a service ceiling of about 36,000 feet and maximum range commonly quoted in the 600 to 750 nautical mile class depending on fuel, engine version and operating profile. Maximum takeoff weight is about 7,000 lb, with useful load around 2,300 lb in standard configuration. Buyers should treat individual aircraft numbers carefully, as demilitarization, civilian equipment and fuel system condition can change real operating capability.

Cabin & avionics

The cockpit is a tandem military trainer layout, with student and instructor positions under a framed canopy. It is compact, unpressurized and designed around training visibility rather than passenger comfort. Original aircraft used conventional analog military instrumentation, basic radios and navigation equipment for the era. Civilian examples vary widely: some retain a largely period cockpit, while others have been updated with modern VHF communications, transponders, GPS units, ADS-B equipment and engine monitoring. Integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Fouga CM 170 Magister.

Buying & value

Condition and documentation drive value more than cosmetic presentation. Key review areas include engine time and hot section status, Marboré parts availability, fuel tanks and plumbing, hydraulic systems, landing gear, brakes, canopy condition, corrosion, fatigue history and compliance with civilian registration requirements. Ejection seat status, whether live, deactivated or replaced, should be clearly documented. Common buyer distinctions include CM.170-1 versus CM.170-2 engine fit, national service history and the quality of any avionics or safety upgrades. Current PlaneFox used market data places asking prices around EUR 125,000 on average, with observed listings from about EUR 60,000 to EUR 176,000, positioning the type below many larger jet warbirds but above simpler piston trainers in ownership complexity.

6 Fouga CM 170 Magister aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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