Fournier RF-5 vs Grob G109
The Fournier RF-5 and Grob G109 are touring motorgliders — the RF-5 a light wooden classic, the G109 a roomier composite side-by-side motorglider.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 3
- Model years available
- 1969–1972
- For sale now
- 10
- Model years available
- 1980–1990
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 | Fournier RF-5 | Grob G109 |
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Median $48,887
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| Price Range | — | $40,739 – $64,645 |
| Category | — | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 68 HP | 95 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 95 kts (176 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 500 nm (926 km) | 430 nm (796 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Useful Load | 450 lbs (204 kg) | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 4.5 GPH (17 L/h) | 5.0 GPH (19 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Fournier RF-5 or Grob G109?
Bottom line: Choose the Grob G109 for a roomier composite cabin and more touring capability; choose the Fournier RF-5 for light wooden elegance and economy (wood-structure care). G109 = composite/cabin; RF-5 = light/wooden.
Pick the RF-5 if…
- Longer range — 500 nm vs 430 nm.
Pick the G109 if…
- Faster cruise — 100 kts vs 95 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.