Waco Aircraft Company YMF-5

30 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

The registration N53718 confirms it's a classic Waco YMF-5, a factory-built modern reproduction of a 1930s design, beloved among vintage aircraft enthusiasts.

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Aircraft

YMF-5 WACO

Classic red and cream vintage scheme

N53718

Registration

Manufacturer

Waco Aircraft Company

Insights

Aviation History

A modernized version of the classic 1930s Waco biplanes; revered for its vintage open-cockpit flying experience and frequently seen at airshows and for scenic flights.

Fleet Rarity

Limited production; only a few dozen flying as factory-new reproductions plus several restored vintage airframes.

Record Flights

No major record flights, but notable for numerous cross-country barnstorming tours and participation in vintage fly-ins.

Safety & Events

Often seen in historic or commemorative air events; no widely publicized incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying; prized by private owners and for tourism scenic flights.

Specifications

Jacobs R-755 radial engine

Engine

9.1 meters

Wingspan

7.0 meters

Length

724 kilometers

Range

156 kilometers per hour

Speed

2-3 passengers

Capacity

1,293 kilograms

MTOW

2.6 meters

Height

225 hp (168 kW)

Thrust

About 80-85 dB (not ICAO rated; vintage type)

Noise

Cannot confirm exact year built from this angle but registration strongly matches with YMF-5 type.