The Jodel D.9 Bébé is a French single seat light aircraft of wooden construction designed for sport and recreational flying. Discover Jodel D.9 Bébé aircraft for sale worldwide on AvPay. Browse active Jodel D.9 Bébé listings and find available aircraft across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Connect directly with aircraft brokers, private sellers, flying clubs, flight schools and manufacturers. Explore the full inventory of aircraft for sale on AvPay here!
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Interesting facts about the Jodel D.9 Bébé
✈ The Jodel D.9 Bébé first flew in 1948 and became one of the earliest post war French homebuilt aircraft designs aimed at affordable private flying.
✈ Jean Délémontez and Édouard Joly designed the D.9 with a distinctive cranked wing featuring dihedral on the outer panels which improves roll stability and low speed handling.
✈ The aircraft uses a simple wooden structure with plywood skinning, making it practical for amateur construction and repair in small workshops.
✈ The D.9 Bébé is a single seat light aircraft designed primarily for recreational and sport flying rather than commercial transport.
✈ Early examples were commonly powered by small French engines such as the 19 kW Poinsard, reflecting its low cost design philosophy.
✈ Later builders fitted alternative engines including ABC Scorpion and Volkswagen conversions, allowing owners to tailor performance and operating costs.
✈ With a wingspan of approximately 7.00 metres the D.9 remains compact, making hangarage easier and reducing storage costs for private owners.
✈ The type’s light empty weight and modest power requirements contribute to low fuel consumption which appeals to cost conscious private pilots.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Jodel D.9 Bébé
The Jodel D.9 Bébé developed into several recognised variants including the D.9, D.91, D.92, D.93, D.97 and D.98. The primary differences relate to engine installation and power output. Early D.9 and D.93 aircraft typically used smaller Poinsard engines around 19 to 21 kW, while the D.91 adopted the 26 kW ABC Scorpion. The D.92 became one of the better known versions and could be fitted with either a 19 kW or 26 kW Volkswagen flat four engine, offering improved reliability and parts availability. Later variants such as the D.97 and D.98 featured alternative engines including Saroléa and Ava units. For buyers the engine choice affects climb performance, cruise speed, maintenance complexity and long term parts support, so confirming the exact variant and installed powerplant is essential when evaluating a Jodel D.9 Bébé for sale.
Jodel D.9 Bébé Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 5.45 m (17 ft 11 in)
Wingspan: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
Wing Area: 9.0 m² (97 sq ft)
Empty Weight: 162 kg (357 lb)
Gross Weight: 272 kg (600 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen 4 cylinder air cooled horizontally opposed piston engine, 19 kW (26 hp)
Propeller: 2 bladed fixed pitch propeller
Cruise Speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
Range: 460 km (290 mi, 250 nm)
Rate of Climb: 2.09 m/s (412 ft/min)
FAQs About the Jodel D.9 Bébé
How much does a Jodel D.9 Bébé cost?
Publicly advertised asking prices for airworthy Jodel D.9 Bébé aircraft in Europe during the period 2020 to 2024 have typically ranged between approximately $12,000 and $28,000 depending on engine type, build quality and overall condition.
Is the Jodel D.9 Bébé a certified aircraft?
The Jodel D.9 Bébé was designed as a homebuilt light aircraft and most examples operate in amateur built or permit to fly categories rather than full commercial certification categories.
What engine is commonly fitted to the Jodel D.9 Bébé?
Many surviving examples use small air cooled piston engines, with Volkswagen flat four conversions being a common installation due to reliability and accessible parts supply.
What is the cruise speed of the Jodel D.9 Bébé?
Typical cruise speed for the D.9 Bébé is around 130 km/h or 70 knots, making it suitable for short recreational flights and local touring.
What role was the Jodel D.9 Bébé designed for?
The aircraft was designed as a low cost single seat sport and recreational light aircraft, intended to make private flying accessible to individual builders and pilots.
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