Fairchild Fairchild 24 vs Waco YMF-5C
The Fairchild 24 (cabin monoplane) and Waco YMF-5 (open biplane) are golden-age classics of different style.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking
- $276,000
- Range
- $181,543–$481,550
- Model years available
- 1934–2025
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Fairchild Fairchild 24 | Waco YMF-5C |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Fairchild Fairchild 24 | Waco YMF-5C |
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| Price Range | $125,650 | $181,543 – $481,550 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Horsepower | 165 HP | 300 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 100 kts (185 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 404 nm (748 km) | 432 nm (800 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) | 17,000 ft (5,182 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,882 lbs (1,307 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 800 lbs (363 kg) | 850 lbs (386 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 9.0 GPH (34 L/h) | 15.0 GPH (57 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Fairchild Fairchild 24 or Waco YMF-5C?
Bottom line: Choose the Fairchild 24 for an enclosed cabin tourer; choose the Waco for open-cockpit biplane theatre (modern certified new-build available). Fairchild 24 = cabin/tourer; Waco = open biplane.
Pick the Fairchild 24 if…
- Budget matters — from $125,650 vs $181,543, you save ~$55,893.
- More seats — 4 vs 3.
Pick the YMF-5C if…
- Longer range — 432 nm vs 404 nm.
- More inventory — 6 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.