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 · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1947–1972
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking
- $84,450
- Range
- $58,000–$136,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1972–1989
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 | $56,320 – $270,500 | $58,000 – $136,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 163 kts (302 km/h) |
| Range | — | 802 nm (1,485 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 3,325 lbs (1,508 kg) |
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. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Mooney/Beechcraft/Piper mirrors in those files. Wood-and-fabric structure = key Viking inspection.
Pick the Bonanza if…
- Budget matters — from $56,320 vs $58,000, you save ~$1,680.
Pick the 17-30A SUPER VIKING if…
- More inventory — 11 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.