How much does a used Vans Aircraft RV-12 cost?

Name: Vans Aircraft RV-12
Brand: Vans Aircraft

Asking prices for the 33 Vans Aircraft RV-12 aircraft for sale with a price run from $4,917 to $154,900, with a median of $90,100. Half ask between $82,500 and $115,000.

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Vans AircraftExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

RV-12

Seats: 2 2
Power: 99 hp74 kW
Cruise: 117 kt217 km/h
US register: 643 aircraft643 aircraft

About the RV-12

The Vans Aircraft RV-12 is a two-seat, single-engine, fixed-wing homebuilt aircraft developed in the United States. Designed with an all-metal, side-by-side seating arrangement positioned ahead of the wing spar, it offers exceptional outward visibility and cabin space. It suits student, sport, and private pilots seeking an accessible light aircraft for recreational flying and flight training.

First taking to the skies and entering the light sport market, the design later gained approval for factory production in ready-to-fly variants as well as advanced trainer versions. Notable features include quickly removable wings for simplified trailer transport, a reduction-drive engine compatible with multiple fuel types, and a comprehensive digital avionics suite.

Engines fitted

583 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Rotax 912	100 hp		573
Viking 110	110 hp		10

This page covers the Vans Aircraft RV-12 UL, RV-12IS: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

RV-12is · Rotax 912iS

Dimensions

Length: 19 ft 0 in 5.79 m5.79 m 19 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 26 ft 0 in 7.92 m7.92 m 26 ft 0 in
Wing area: 127 sq ft 11.8 m²11.8 m² 127 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 755 lb 342 kg342 kg 755 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,320 lb 599 kg599 kg 1,320 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 117 kt 217 km/h217 km/h 117 kt
Max speed: 117 kt 217 km/h217 km/h 117 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 136 kt 251 km/h251 km/h 136 kt
Stall speed: 41 kt 76 km/h76 km/h 41 kt
Range: 482 nm 893 km893 km 482 nm
Service ceiling: 19,200 ft 5,852 m5,852 m 19,200 ft
Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min 5.1 m/s5.1 m/s 1,000 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Rotax 912iS
Engine power: 99 hp 74 kW74 kW 99 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 643
Registered in: Brazil, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada

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RV-12 prices

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Year built Airframe hours Engine hours since overhaul

2020 · 400 h

USD

Low: $96,000
Typical: $104,000
High: $116,000

By year built · United States · USD
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2010	650	$78,000	$85,000	$95,000
2015	530	$87,000	$94,000	$105,000
2020	400	$96,000	$104,000	$116,000
2025	20	$109,000	$118,000	$132,000

By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2005	860	£47,000	£59,000	£73,000
2010	650	£52,000	£65,000	£81,000
2015	650	£57,000	£72,000	£89,000
2020	400	£63,000	£79,000	£99,000
2025	20	£72,000	£90,000	£112,000

By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2005	860	€55,000	€69,000	€86,000
2010	650	€61,000	€76,000	€95,000
2015	650	€67,000	€84,000	€105,000
2020	400	€74,000	€93,000	€116,000
2025	20	€84,000	€106,000	€132,000

RV-12 running costs

$175 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$4,200	$5,291	$6,230
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	$1,111	$1,441	$1,771
Depreciation	$0	$0	$0

Total	$11,691	$17,499	$23,398
Per hour	$117	$175	$234