Murphy Rebel Aircraft under $100,000

The Murphy Rebel is a rugged, all-metal two/three-seat utility and STOL taildragger — a popular amateur-built design with a strong bush-flying following. Tough, practical and easily fitted with tundra tyres or floats, it delivers capable load-hauling and short-field performance at homebuilt cost, making it a favourite for back-country and utility flying.

Murphy Rebel aircraft for sale

1 used Murphy Rebel aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 2-seat · Reference price ~$70,000 ($40,000–$120,000) · updated 2026-06-29

Murphy Rebel Specifications

Model spec

The Murphy Rebel is a 2-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 95 kt (176 km/h), a range of 500 nm (926 km), and a useful load of 700 lbs (318 kg).

Performance
Cruise95 kt (176 km/h)
Range500 nm (926 km)
Service Ceiling14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower100 HP
Fuel Burn6.0 GPH (23 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats2
Useful Load700 lbs (318 kg)

Murphy Rebel for Sale

Murphy Rebel asking prices range from $30,302 to $30,302, with a median of $30,302 (market reference $70,000).

$30,302 ↓ -$708
For Sale
Total Time 230
Reg# EC-YSO Spain
Location Spain
Listed 2mo ago

Compare Murphy Rebel

See how the Murphy Rebel stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Murphy Rebel Price & Cost

How much does a Murphy Rebel cost? Used Rebel prices: from $30K; market reference $70K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.

Murphy Rebel 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.

Murphy Rebel Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (6.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$3,720/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Murphy Rebel

Buying a Murphy Rebel comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Build quality — amateur-built workmanship, build standard and inspection history (paramount).
  • Engine — fitted type, hours and support.
  • Configuration — wheels/tundra/floats, gross-weight and STOL setup; match to intended use.
  • Structure — riveted-aluminium condition and modifications.
  • Documentation — build records, weight & balance and complete logs.

Frequently Asked Questions — Murphy Rebel

Cost?
From $30,302 to $30,302, median $30,302 across 1 listings.
What is the Rebel best at?
Back-country and utility flying — rugged, load-capable and short-field
What should I check on a kit-built Rebel?
Build quality and inspection history above all, then engine,

Murphy Rebel Inventory by Country

Spain1

Murphy Rebel by Price

Under $100k1
Under $200k2
Under $300k2
Under $500k2

Murphy Rebel by Decade

1990s1

Murphy Rebel Safety Record

Across all Rebel variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1993–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

4

Total Events

2

Incidents

0

Serious

2

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
May 25, 2024 Squamish, OF Fatal (2)
Dec 04, 2021 Wasbush, Fatal (2)
Jan 04, 2021 O'Brien, FL Incident A partially engaged right wheel brake, which restricted the airplane’s acceleration and the pilot’s ability to pitch to …
Jul 27, 1993 PICKETT, WI Incident THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED L…

NTSB records 1993–2024. Includes all Murphy Rebel variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

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.
Listings last refreshed 2026-06-29 · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data