Beechcraft Bonanza vs Bellanca 17-30A SUPER VIKING
The Super Viking and Beechcraft Bonanza are fast retractable singles — the Viking wood-and-fabric and characterful, the Bonanza the all-metal quality benchmark.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 7
- Model years available
- 1947–1972
- For sale now
- 14
- Median asking
- $82,000
- Range
- $58,750–$130,000
- Model years available
- 1971–1989
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft BONANZA | Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking |
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| Price Range | $57,925 – $270,250 | $58,750 – $130,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 285 HP | 300 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 165 kts (306 km/h) | 163 kts (302 km/h) |
| Range | 700 nm (1,296 km) | 802 nm (1,485 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 18,500 ft (5,639 m) | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 3,325 lbs (1,508 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Bonanza or Bellanca 17-30A SUPER VIKING?
Bottom line: Choose the Bonanza for build quality, resale and the gold-standard reputation; choose the Super Viking for spirited performance and lower cost (with wooden-structure care). Bonanza = quality/resale; Super Viking = performance/value.
Pick the Bonanza if…
- Budget matters — from $57,925 vs $58,750, you save ~$825.
- Faster cruise — 165 kts vs 163 kts.
Pick the 17-30A SUPER VIKING if…
- Longer range — 802 nm vs 700 nm.
- More inventory — 13 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.