How much does a used Vans Aircraft RV-8 cost?

Asking prices for the 18 Vans Aircraft RV-8 aircraft for sale with a price run from $50,000 to $231,000, with a median of $169,000. Half ask between $114,000 and $187,000.

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Vans AircraftExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

RV-8

Seats: 2 2
Power: 200 hp149 kW
Cruise: 182 kt338 km/h
US register: 1,126 aircraft1,126 aircraft

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About the RV-8

The Vans Aircraft RV-8 is a homebuilt fixed-wing aircraft featuring a single engine and a tandem seating layout that provides a fighter-like feel with center-line pilot and passenger placement. It suits pilots looking for responsive handling, excellent visibility, and cross-country capability, utilizing a wide fuselage and dual baggage compartments to accommodate occupants comfortably.

Designed to revisit the tandem concept, the prototype debuted in the mid-nineties and quickly gained widespread attention for its robust performance and aerobatic strengths. Various engine options have been approved over time, allowing builders to select powerplants that deliver exceptional climb rates and responsive flight characteristics.

Engines fitted

347 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming IO-360	180 hp	168
Lycoming O-360	180 hp	136
Superior IO-360	180 hp	43

RV-8 variants

Designation	Seats	Engine power	Max take-off weight	Cruise speed	Range
RV-8 This page	22	200 hp149 kW	1,800 lb816 kg	182 kt338 km/h	817 nm1,513 km
RV-8A	22	200 hp149 kW	1,800 lb816 kg	182 kt338 km/h	817 nm1,513 km

This page covers the Vans Aircraft RV-8F: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

RV-8 · Lycoming IO-360

Dimensions

Length: 21 ft 0 in 6.40 m6.40 m 21 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in 7.32 m7.32 m 24 ft 0 in
Wing area: 116 sq ft 10.8 m²10.8 m² 116 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,120 lb 508 kg508 kg 1,120 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,800 lb 816 kg816 kg 1,800 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 182 kt 338 km/h338 km/h 182 kt
Max speed: 192 kt 356 km/h356 km/h 192 kt
Stall speed: 50 kt 93 km/h93 km/h 50 kt
Range: 817 nm 1,513 km1,513 km 817 nm
Service ceiling: 22,500 ft 6,858 m6,858 m 22,500 ft
Rate of climb: 1,900 ft/min 9.7 m/s9.7 m/s 1,900 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming IO-360
Engine power: 200 hp 149 kW149 kW 200 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 1,126
Registered in: Brazil, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Norway, New Zealand, Australia, France, United States, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Canada

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RV-8 prices

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Year built Airframe hours Engine hours since overhaul

2010 · 480 h

USD

Low: $130,000
Typical: $158,000
High: $195,000

By year built · United States · USD
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2000	1,030	$126,000	$153,000	$189,000
2005	970	$125,000	$151,000	$187,000
2010	480	$130,000	$158,000	$195,000
2015	470	$128,000	$156,000	$193,000

By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2000	1,030	£91,000	£114,000	£142,000
2005	900	£90,000	£114,000	£142,000
2010	490	£94,000	£118,000	£147,000
2015	220	£98,000	£124,000	£154,000
2020	90	£102,000	£128,000	£160,000

By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
2012	540	€98,000	€123,000	€154,000
2013	540	€98,000	€123,000	€153,000
2014	540	€98,000	€123,000	€153,000
2015	80	€110,000	€139,000	€173,000
2016	90	€109,000	€138,000	€171,000
2017	90	€109,000	€137,000	€171,000
2018	90	€109,000	€137,000	€171,000

RV-8 running costs

$229 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$6,191	$7,954	$9,229
Oil	$144	$180	$234
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,821	$2,309	$2,797
Depreciation	$0	$0	$0

Total	$15,823	$22,910	$31,193
Per hour	$158	$229	$312