Murphy Rebel Aircraft under $300,000
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.
2 used Murphy Rebel aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 2-seat · Reference price ~$70,000 ($40,000–$120,000) · updated 2 days ago
Murphy Rebel Specifications
Model specThe 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).
Murphy Rebel for Sale
Murphy Rebel asking prices range from $30,302 to $143,479, with a median of $86,890 (market reference $70,000).
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Murphy Rebel Price & Cost
How much does a Murphy Rebel cost? Used Rebel prices: $30K – $143K, average $86K (median $86K); market reference $70K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
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.
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:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Murphy Rebel
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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.
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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.