The Valentin Taifun is a German motor glider that combines the soaring efficiency of a sailplane with the convenience of an engine for self-launch and extended touring. Discover Valentin Taifun aircraft for sale worldwide on AvPay. Browse active Valentin Taifun 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 Valentin Taifun
✈ Valentin Flugzeugbau GmbH built the Taifun in Haßfurt, Germany. Production ran through the 1980s with around 136 aircraft completed.
✈ The Taifun 17E uses a 17.00 m wing with ground folding for compact hangar storage. The wing fold helps reduce hangar costs.
✈ It is a self-launching powered sailplane with side-by-side seating, retractable tricycle gear, flaps, and Schempp-Hirth airbrakes.
✈ Engine options include the 80 hp Limbach L2000 and the 90 hp Limbach L2400. Many 17E II aircraft gained hydraulic gear changes and further system updates.
✈ A fully feathering constant-speed propeller improves glide performance and reduces drag when soaring with the engine stopped.
✈ Typical cruise is about 205 km/h (111 kn) with fuel burn near 3.8 US gal/h, supporting economical touring.
✈ Best glide ratio is about 28.6:1 at 110 km/h, giving strong cross-country capability for a touring motorglider.
✈ Buyers should confirm compliance with applicable airworthiness directives and review gear, propeller, and wing-locking system condition during pre-buy inspections.
Valentin Taifun 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 & 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: 7.78 m (25 ft 6 in)
Wingspan: 17.00 m (55 ft 9 in)
Height: 2.48 m (8 ft 2 in)
Empty Weight: 610 kg (1,345 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 850 kg (1,874 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 90 L (23.8 US gal; 19.8 imp gal)
Cruise Speed: 205 km/h (127 mph, 111 kn)
Range: 1,241 km (771 mi, 670 nm)
Service Ceiling: 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
Rate of Climb: 3.2 m/s (630 ft/min)
Best Glide Ratio: 28.6:1 at 110 km/h (59 kn)
Stall Speed (flaps extended): 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
FAQs About the Valentin Taifun
How much does a Valentin Taifun cost?
As of 2024–2025, published asking prices for airworthy Taifun 17E and 17E II aircraft typically ranged from $55,000 to $90,000 USD, with upgrades, total time, engine variant, and avionics driving value. Exceptional condition or recent engine and prop overhauls can push pricing higher in that period.
What are the main Taifun variants?
The 17E is the core touring motorglider with an 80–90 hp Limbach engine and manual retractable gear. The 17E II adds hydraulic gear changes and system updates, and some aircraft were retrofitted with a Rotax 914 powerplant. A short-wing 12E existed in very small numbers.
What performance should I expect for touring?
Expect a typical cruise near 205 km/h (111 kn) at economical fuel flows around 3.8 US gal/h. Range of about 670 nm supports efficient cross-country motorglider travel, with strong soaring capability thanks to a 28.6:1 glide ratio.
What license or endorsements do I need?
In many jurisdictions you fly the Taifun as a touring motorglider. Check local rules; you may need a glider pilot license with a motorglider endorsement, or an appropriate powered aircraft license with motorglider privileges.
What should I focus on in a pre-buy inspection?
Review complete logs, engine compression and service history, propeller feathering operation, landing gear system health, wing-fold/locking hardware, fuel tank and lines, and compliance with airworthiness directives or service bulletins relevant to your specific variant and engine.
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