{"id":438,"date":"2025-03-05T19:50:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=438"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:13:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:13:35","slug":"bac-jet-provost-t4-own-a-piece-of-raf-history-for-cessna-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=438","title":{"rendered":"BAC Jet Provost T4: Own a Piece of Cold War RAF History for Cessna Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ever dreamed of owning a real military jet? Here’s something that might catch your attention – a BAC Jet Provost T4 currently listed for $120,000 USD ($170,000 CAD) at Tillsonburg airport in Ontario. That’s right – for roughly the price of a used Cessna 172, you could be flying a genuine RAF jet trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BAC Jet Provost served as the Royal Air Force’s primary jet trainer from 1955 to 1993, with approximately 731 units produced across all variants. The T4 variant, introduced in 1961, is particularly coveted by enthusiasts for its enhanced performance characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the seller, this particular example shows 6,700 hours total time since new, with its Rolls-Royce Viper 202 turbojet engine logging 1,429 hours since major overhaul. The engine, which produces 2,500 pounds of thrust, has a TBO of 1,800 hours, and interestingly, a spare engine is available with the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Market Comparisons: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1969 BAC Jet Provost T5 – Sold for $165,000 (including fees) at Platinum Fighter Sales, December 2022 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1968 BAC Jet Provost T4 – Listed at $145,000 on Controller.com, March 2023 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1965 BAC Jet Provost T3 – Sold for $98,500 (including fees) via AVPay.com, January 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Specifications (as stated by the seller): \u2022 Maximum speed: 400 knots below 10,000 feet, 440 knots above \u2022 Normal cruise: 200-250 knots \u2022 Fuel consumption: Approximately 500L per hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes this example special? The seller reports it holds a Limited Category Certificate of Airworthiness (not experimental or homebuilt), is maintained to RAF servicing schedules, and features up-to-date NDT inspections. While the original military UHF and nav equipment have been replaced with civilian ICOM radio, intercom, and transponder systems, the seller states only original parts were used in maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Collectors Should Take Notice<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Historical Significance: Genuine RAF training aircraft with documented service history<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Affordability: Offers real jet performance at piston aircraft prices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Maintainability: Comes with comprehensive spares package including spare engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Documentation: Complete RAF maintenance records and current inspections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Investment Potential: Growing interest in military trainer aircraft among collectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a list of comparable military jet trainers that compete in a similar market and price range to the BAC Jet Provost T4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Aero L-29 Delfin<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n