Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Aircraft in Switzerland

Swiss-registered aircraft (HB- prefix) operate under FOCA (Swiss aviation authority) certification, EASA-aligned. Pilatus is Swiss — strong PC-12/PC-24 home market. Strict maintenance standards. GA hubs at Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern.

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch is a legendary STOL aircraft — a WWII liaison/observation machine capable of astonishing slow flight, near-vertical-feeling short takeoffs and landings, and operation from the tiniest of strips, thanks to its full-span high-lift wing with slats. Charismatic and historically significant, it is a prized warbird-class STOL classic available as originals, licence-built examples and modern replicas.

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch aircraft for sale

1 used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch aircraft for sale in Switzerland · 3-seat · Reference price ~$250,000 ($140,000–$450,000) · updated 4 days ago

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Specifications

Model spec

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch is a 3-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 70 kt (130 km/h), a range of 210 nm (389 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).

Performance
Cruise70 kt (130 km/h)
Max Speed95 kt (176 km/h)
Range210 nm (389 km)
Service Ceiling15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower240 HP
Fuel Burn13.0 GPH (49 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats3
Max Gross Weight2,920 lbs (1,325 kg)
Useful Load900 lbs (408 kg)

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch for Sale

1944 Fieseler FI 156 STORCH

1944 Fieseler FI 156 STORCH for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 32
Reg# F-AYFI France
Location Sarnen, Switzerland
Via Boschung Global Ltd.
Multiple sources

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Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Price & Cost

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (13.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$8,060/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Buying a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Provenance — original Fieseler vs licence-built (Morane Criquet / Czech Mráz) vs replica; verify and document.
  • Engine — Argus inverted-V (originals) or radial/other (licence-built/replica); type, hours, support.
  • High-lift wing & slats — inspect the full-span slats and high-lift devices and the wing structure.
  • Wood/fabric & corrosion — structure, fabric and corrosion inspection.
  • Airworthiness & training — warbird/experimental certificate, limitations and tailwheel warbird transition.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fieseler Fi 156 Storch

Cost?
From — to —, median — across 1 listings; provenance and condition drive
Why is the Storch famous?
Its extraordinary slow-flight and ultra-short-field STOL performance —
Original or replica?
Originals are rare and valuable; many flying Storches are licence-built (Criquet/

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Inventory by Country

Switzerland1
United States1

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch by Price

Under $500k1

Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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