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What a HA-1112 Buchon costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 1 HA-1112 Buchon 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 Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 Buchon fly?

A Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 Buchon flies about 413 nm, roughly 765 km, which is about 1 h 55 min in still air at typical cruise.

More questions about the HA-1112 Buchon

How much does a HA-1112 Buchon cost?
Used HA-1112 Buchon prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current HA-1112 Buchon listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used HA-1112 Buchon?
HA-1112 Buchon prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live HA-1112 Buchon listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many HA-1112 Buchon aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 1 HA-1112 Buchon 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 HA-1112 Buchon for sale?
Every HA-1112 Buchon 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 United Kingdom (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a HA-1112 Buchon in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used HA-1112 Buchon?
On a used HA-1112 Buchon, 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 Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 Buchon

Aircraft overview

The Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 Buchon is the Spanish-built, Merlin-powered development of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 airframe, manufactured by Hispano Aviacion after the Second World War. The definitive HA-1112-M1L first flew in 1954, with production in the mid to late 1950s for the Spanish Air Force. It served as a single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber, and later became one of the most recognizable airworthy Bf 109 derivatives because many surviving examples were used in film work and restored for the warbird market.

Performance & specifications

The HA-1112 Buchon is powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 500-45 liquid-cooled V12, typically rated at about 1,600 hp, driving a four-blade Rotol propeller. Published figures for the HA-1112-M1L include a maximum speed of about 308 knots, a service ceiling of about 33,000 feet, and range in the region of 400 nautical miles, depending on fuel, power setting and configuration. Typical loaded weight is around 7,000 lb, with useful load varying by restoration standard, installed equipment and operating limitations. Buyers should treat individual aircraft data as aircraft-specific, since modern warbird restorations can differ materially from original military configuration.

Cabin & avionics

The Hispano Aviacion HA-1112 Buchon is primarily a single-seat, tailwheel warbird with a compact fighter cockpit, narrow canopy, limited baggage provision and systems representative of a 1950s military aircraft. Visibility, ground handling and cockpit ergonomics require experience with high-performance tailwheel types. Original instrumentation was analog and military-focused. Modern examples commonly carry discreet VHF communication, transponder with ADS-B compliance, intercom, engine monitoring and sometimes portable or panel-mounted GPS. Integrated glass suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for this aircraft category.

Buying & value

The HA-1112 Buchon occupies a specialized used-market position: rarer and more historically significant than most piston singles, but generally evaluated as a warbird rather than a practical cross-country aircraft. Key due diligence items include airframe provenance, Spanish Air Force records where available, restoration quality, corrosion status, spar and tailwheel structure, Merlin engine condition, cooling system reliability, propeller history and parts support. Common market distinctions include authentic HA-1112-M1L presentation, aircraft modified cosmetically to resemble a wartime Bf 109, and limited two-seat conversions or trainer-related examples. Value is strongly influenced by airworthiness, originality, engine time, documented history and the reputation of the restoration shop.

1 HA-1112 Buchon aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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