How much does a used Stemme S10-VT cost?

Name: Stemme S10-VT
Brand: Stemme

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StemmeCertified · Glider · Germany

S10-VT

Seats: 2 2
Power: 113 hp85 kW
Cruise: 140 kt259 km/h
US register: 32 aircraft32 aircraft

About the S10-VT

The Stemme & S10-VT is a German glider built for soaring and cross-country flying. It is a motorized sailplane tailored for pilots seeking extended endurance and self-launch capability without requiring ground towing. The aircraft features a side-by-side cockpit seating two occupants, a tailwheel undercarriage, and a single turbocharged engine mounted amidships connected to a specialized folding propeller system housed within the nose cone during gliding flight. The current version incorporates a variable-pitch propeller and enhanced power plant performance. Development of the basic design began decades ago, leading to various adaptations including surveillance platforms and unpiloted variants. The type has achieved notable recognition through long-distance records, scientific research missions measuring atmospheric turbulence over mountain ranges, and military utility in training and operational roles across multiple nations.

Engines fitted

26 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)	—	17
Rotax 914	100 hp	7
Bombardier ROTAX 914 F2	115 hp	1
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER	—	1

Specifications

S 10-VT · Rotax 914 F2/S1

Dimensions

Length: 27 ft 7 in 8.42 m8.42 m 27 ft 7 in
Wingspan: 75 ft 6 in 23.00 m23.00 m 75 ft 6 in
Wing area: 201 sq ft 18.7 m²18.7 m² 201 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,422 lb 645 kg645 kg 1,422 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,874 lb 850 kg850 kg 1,874 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 140 kt 259 km/h259 km/h 140 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 146 kt 270 km/h270 km/h 146 kt
Stall speed: 42 kt 78 km/h78 km/h 42 kt
Range: 934 nm 1,730 km1,730 km 934 nm
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft 9,140 m9,140 m 30,000 ft
Rate of climb: 790 ft/min 4.0 m/s4.0 m/s 790 ft/min
Best glide ratio: 50:1
Minimum sink: 112 ft/min 0.57 m/s0.57 m/s 112 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Rotax 914 F2/S1
Engine power: 113 hp 85 kW85 kW 113 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

ICAO type designator: S10S
Manufacturer: Stemme
Country: Germany
On the US register: 32
Registered in: Brazil, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Switzerland, Germany, Canada
Official website: stemme.com

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S10-VT prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 4 Stemme S10-VT aircraft for sale with a price run from $170,000 to $235,053, with a median of $179,000. Half ask between $178,000 and $179,000.

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By year built
Built	For sale	Median asking	Range	Median hours
1995–1999	1	–	–	200
2000–2004	5	$179,000	$177,969 – $179,088	2,800
2005–2009	4	$203,000	$170,000 – $235,053	700

S10-VT running costs

$185 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$4,228	$5,330	$6,272
Oil	$80	$100	$130
Engine overhaul reserve	$800	$867	$1,167
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,911	$2,419	$2,927

Total	$12,519	$18,516	$24,596
Per hour	$125	$185	$246