How much does a used Thorp Aircraft T-211 cost?

Name: Thorp Aircraft T-211
Brand: Thorp Aircraft

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Thorp AircraftCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

T-211

Seats: 2 2
Power: 100 hp75 kW
Cruise: 104 kt193 km/h
US register: 2 aircraft2 aircraft

About the T-211

The Thorp T-211 is a two-seat, low-wing, fixed-wing aircraft powered by a single engine. Designed by a former aerospace engineer, its layout features external wing ribbing to reduce internal component counts and improve performance, offering a straightforward build process and approachable handling characteristics for first-time builders and student pilots.

Originally conceived and type certificated in the post-war era, the design faced a competitive market before the homebuilding boom prompted subsequent firms to acquire the rights, reengineer the airframe, and produce parts kits and finished models under various designations. Over its history, the aircraft has been tested with alternative diesel and multi-cylinder powerplants.

Engines fitted

2 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Continental O-200	100 hp		2

This page covers the Thorp Aircraft T 211: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

T-211 · Continental O-200-A

Dimensions

Length: 18 ft 0 in 5.49 m5.49 m 18 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 25 ft 0 in 7.62 m7.62 m 25 ft 0 in
Wing area: 105 sq ft 9.8 m²9.8 m² 105 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 733 lb 332 kg332 kg 733 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,270 lb 576 kg576 kg 1,270 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 104 kt 193 km/h193 km/h 104 kt
Max speed: 137 kt 254 km/h254 km/h 137 kt
Stall speed: 34 kt 63 km/h63 km/h 34 kt
Range: 417 nm 772 km772 km 417 nm
Service ceiling: 19,000 ft 5,791 m5,791 m 19,000 ft
Rate of climb: 950 ft/min 4.8 m/s4.8 m/s 950 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Continental O-200-A
Engine power: 100 hp 75 kW75 kW 100 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Thorp Aircraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 2
Registered in: United States

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T-211 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 2 Thorp Aircraft T-211 aircraft for sale with a price run from $12,900 to $23,500, with a median of $18,200.

T-211 running costs

$176 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,398	$4,428	$5,197
Oil	$80	$100	$130
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$464	$650	$837

Total	$11,609	$17,645	$25,097
Per hour	$116	$176	$251