Luscombe 8A vs Stinson 108
The Stinson 108 (four-seat tourer) and Luscombe 8A (two-seat sport taildragger) compare cabin utility against a light sporty classic.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
- For sale now
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
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) | Luscombe 8A | Stinson 108 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 216 | 390 |
| Serious | 20 | 47 |
| Fatal | 27 | 32 |
| Fatalities | 38 | 57 |
| % Fatal | 12% | 8% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Luscombe 8A | Stinson 108 |
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| Price Range | $25,000 | $23,450 – $85,550 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 65 HP | 150 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 90 kts (167 km/h) | 105 kts (194 km/h) |
| Range | 350 nm (648 km) | 430 nm (796 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,000 ft (5,182 m) | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Useful Load | 500 lbs (227 kg) | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 4.5 GPH (17 L/h) | 8.0 GPH (30 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Luscombe 8A or Stinson 108?
Bottom line: Choose the Stinson 108 for four seats and touring comfort; choose the Luscombe 8A for a light, sprightly, lower-cost two-seat classic. Stinson = 4-seat/touring; Luscombe = light/sport.
Pick the 8A if…
- Newer design — production from 1946 vs 1945.
- More inventory — 4 listings vs 2.
Pick the 108 if…
- Budget matters — from $23,450 vs $25,000, you save ~$1,550.
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
- Faster cruise — 105 kts vs 90 kts.
- Longer range — 430 nm vs 350 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.