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What a Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 4 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova 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 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova fly?

A Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova flies about 520 nm, roughly 963 km, which is about 4 h 49 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova cost to own?

A Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova costs about EUR 968 a month to run, or about EUR 118 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova

How much does a Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova cost?
Used Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova?
Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 4 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova 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 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova for sale?
Every Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova PlaneFox can see is on this page — 4 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Germany (3), followed by Italy (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova?
On a used Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova, 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 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova

Aircraft overview

The Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova is a Czech designed, two-seat light sport and ultralight aircraft from Kappa 77, a manufacturer associated with the post-1990s Czech light aircraft industry. The design appeared in the late 1990s and is known as the predecessor to later Skyleader developments, but the KP-2U Sova should be assessed as its own model. It is an all-metal, low-wing aircraft with side-by-side seating and tricycle landing gear, intended primarily for private touring, training, and economical recreational flying.

Performance & specifications

Typical examples of the Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova are powered by the Rotax 912 series, most commonly the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS, driving a two or three blade propeller depending on installation. Reported cruise performance is generally in the region of 100 to 110 knots, with economy cruise lower depending on weight, propeller, and local operating limits. Range is commonly quoted around 450 to 550 nautical miles when equipped with standard fuel capacity and flown conservatively. Service ceiling is typically listed around 13,000 feet. Useful load varies by national certification category, installed equipment, and empty weight, so individual weight and balance records are especially important.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is a compact two-seat layout with a clear canopy and good outward visibility, typical of European low-wing light aircraft of the period. Baggage capacity is modest and should be checked against the aircraft flight manual for the specific airframe. Factory and early delivered avionics were usually simple VFR installations rather than integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000. Used aircraft may have conventional analog flight instruments, a VHF radio, transponder, portable or panel GPS, engine monitoring, or later retrofit glass displays from makers such as Dynon, MGL, or Garmin’s experimental and light sport product lines.

Buying & value

On the used market, the Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova usually appeals to buyers seeking a light, efficient European two-seater rather than a certified touring aircraft. Key checks include Rotax engine hours and calendar history, gearbox and rubber component compliance, propeller condition, landing gear wear, canopy condition, corrosion inspection, and completeness of manuals, logbooks, and national registration documents. Buyers should also confirm whether the aircraft is registered as an ultralight, microlight, experimental, or light sport aircraft in its current jurisdiction, as this affects maintenance, training use, resale, and operating privileges.

4 Kappa 77 KP-2U Sova aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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