Thrush S-2R Aircraft

The Thrush S2R is a rugged, single-seat agricultural aircraft — a purpose-built crop-duster/sprayer with a large hopper and heavy-duty structure, operating in radial-piston (R-1340) and turbine (PT6/Garrett) forms. Built to work hard in aerial application, the S2R (510, 710 and turbine variants) is defined by its engine, hopper capacity and dispersal system, and is bought as a working tool by aerial-application operators.

Thrush S-2R aircraft for sale

2 used Thrush S-2R aircraft for sale · 1-seat · Reference price ~$450,000 ($250,000–$800,000) · updated yesterday

Thrush S-2R Specifications

Model spec

The Thrush S-2R is a 1-seat agricultural with a cruise speed of 108 kt (200 km/h), a range of 350 nm (648 km), and a useful load of 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg).

Performance
Cruise108 kt (200 km/h)
Range350 nm (648 km)
Service Ceiling15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower750 HP
Fuel Burn45.0 GPH (170 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats1
Max Gross Weight6,900 lbs (3,130 kg)
Useful Load4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)

Thrush S-2R for Sale

Thrush S-2R asking prices range from $40,500 to $300,000, with a median of $170,250 (market reference $450,000).

$40,500
For Sale
Total Time 13,575
Reg# N8930Q US
Location Stuart, FL
$300,000
For Sale
Reg# N4865X US
Location Yuba, CA
Listed 2mo ago

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Thrush S-2R Price & Cost

How much does a Thrush S-2R cost? Used S-2R prices: $40K – $300K, average $170K (median $170K); market reference $450K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.

Thrush S-2R 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.

Thrush S-2R Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (45.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$27,900/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Thrush S-2R

Buying a Thrush S-2R comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Engine — radial (R-1340) vs turbine (PT6/TPE331); verify status (hot-section/overhaul or radial condition).
  • Hopper & dispersal — capacity, spray/dry system, pumps, booms; verify configuration and condition.
  • Corrosion & structure — chemical environment; thorough corrosion/structural inspection essential.
  • Working history — total hours, hard use, damage/repair history.
  • Logs & documentation — complete records and any STCs/conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thrush S-2R

Cost?
From $40,500 to $300,000, median $170,250 across 2 listings.
Radial or turbine Thrush?
Turbine conversions dominate modern ag work (reliability/power) and cost more;

Thrush S-2R Inventory by Country

United States2

Thrush S-2R by Decade

1970s2

Thrush S-2R Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Thrush S-2R. 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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