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Propeller Aircraft Sound Effects

Propeller aircraft sound effects cover the little trainers at your local airfield right up to a heavy bomber with every engine going. Aerobatic planes tumbling about. Light twins, turboprops, microlights and old biplanes, plus the odd wartime fighter, with startups, idles and full-throttle flybys. Real props. It's the sound of flying before everything went jet.

Libraries
43
Publishers
13
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
48 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$10 to $649
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Historic World War Two aircraft sound effects recorded in Washington DC using multiple professional microphone setups, capturing authentic flyovers and passes of rare operational warbirds.
47 files · 722 MB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive archive of aviation sound effects featuring diverse aircraft, from vintage warbirds to modern jets, capturing takeoffs, landings, passes, and helicopter operations.
110 files · 16.7 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features authentic P-51 Mustang sound effects, meticulously captured over eight years, showcasing the iconic aircraft's distinctive roaring engine and whistling exhaust notes.
94 files · 1.07 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Comprehensive Cessna 172 Skyhawk recordings feature 246 high-quality sound effects, including detailed engine sounds, interior cabin ambience, exterior perspectives, and precision-captured mechanical interactions from multiple positions.
246 files · 12.69 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
Extensive aviation sound effects collection capturing diverse perspectives of a German aerobatic plane, featuring onboard recordings, exterior maneuvers, engine dynamics, and mechanical interactions through 461 high-quality clips.
461 files · 23.4 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
Professional recordings capture authentic Zivko Edge 540 aircraft sound effects from 23 channels, featuring both interior and exterior perspectives of engine, takeoff, flight, and landing sequences.
404 files · 30.15 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive WWII aircraft collection captures authentic sound effects from multiple perspectives, featuring detailed Spitfire recordings during flight, ground operations, and mechanical movements from both interior and exterior positions.
280 files · 12.92 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Meticulously captured sound effects of the historic Avro Lancaster bomber showcase its powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during ground operations, takeoffs, flybys, and landings.
195 files · 43.1 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Dynamic aircraft recordings feature authentic sound effects from historic warplanes, modern jets, and helicopters, including rare captures of the Vulcan bomber and Sea Fury.
42 files · 3.6 GB
48 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Authentic carrier aircraft sound effects capture the E-2 Hawkeye's distinctive twin-turboprop engine during ground operations, takeoffs, landings, and aerial maneuvers.
39 files · 259.1 MB · Metadata
48 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic sound effects of the historic Douglas DC-3 aircraft, featuring detailed onboard, exterior, and Foley recordings of this influential transport plane.
36 files · 886.9 MB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Recorded near a pilot school, this library features small airplane flybys with natural Doppler shifts. It includes 12 long-duration aviation sound effects capturing various speeds and distances.
12 files · 2.24 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Offering 309 detailed clips, this aviation collection captures authentic sound effects from a 1969 Beechcraft Baron 58, featuring interior, exterior, and Ambisonic recordings of dual Continental engines.
309 files · 28.97 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Comprehensive aircraft sound effects featuring multiple perspectives of a Cessna 208's turboprop engine, with detailed onboard, exterior, and Ambisonic recordings capturing operational elements and mechanical interactions.
147 files · 13.19 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
The comprehensive aircraft sound effects package captures a Beechcraft's turboprop engine from 26 different perspectives, featuring interior cabin recordings, exterior maneuvers, mechanical interactions, and specialized Ambisonic audio.
362 files · 32.13 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
A comprehensive collection featuring authentic World War II Corsair fighter sound effects, from its powerful R-2800 engine to detailed cockpit interactions, captured through multiple onboard and exterior perspectives.
205 files · 24.79 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
Professional recordings capture diverse sound effects from Italian airshow, featuring military aircraft including MIG-29s and Apache helicopters, with clear cockpit transmissions and authentic atmospheric elements recorded in MS stereo.
27 files · 1.08 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulous field recordings capture the B-25 Mitchell's signature twin-engine sound effects, recorded both in-flight and on the ground over an extensive eight-year period.
115 files · 2.5 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Detailed sound effects captured from a historic B-17G bomber, featuring interior recordings from multiple locations and exterior perspectives of flight operations, plus mechanical interactions and controls.
190 files · 10.81 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
With 233 clips capturing interior and exterior sound effects, this historic Bristol bomber library delivers authentic engine recordings, flyby passes, mechanical operations, and detailed cockpit perspectives.
233 files · 15.46 GB · Metadata
Only on Sonniss
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This detailed sound effects library captures authentic recordings of a 1918 Fokker D.VII fighter plane, featuring multiple perspectives from both exterior and cockpit positions during various flight operations.
174 files · 7.44 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
A comprehensive collection of sound effects capturing the historic Fokker Dr.1 triplane, featuring exterior passes, onboard perspectives, and engine recordings from multiple synchronized channels.
200 files · 8.09 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
From distinctive ground runs to aerial maneuvers, this authentic Spitfire Mk XIV sound effects collection captures the Rolls Royce Griffon engine's raw power during takeoffs, landings, and intense throttle variations.
209 files · 19.28 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Authentic World War II transport aircraft sound effects featuring the Curtiss C-46 Commando, capturing detailed engine operations from startup to shutdown in high-quality 96kHz/24bit recordings.
50 files · 11.16 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Authentic sound effects capture a historic Messerschmitt Bf109 G4's powerful DB605A engine, including detailed ground operations, dynamic flybys, and intricate cockpit mechanical elements.
122 files · 7.46 GB · Metadata

For the golden age of aviation, with vintage biplanes and wartime classics, or just the mechanical nuance of a private plane starting up, this category has that unmistakable thrum and rattle only a prop can give. Realistic and raw. Ready to drop straight into your timeline.

More aviation sits next door in Helicopters, Jet Aircraft, Military Aircraft, and Radio Controlled Aircraft.

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Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

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Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

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