No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

2015 Van's RV-8

2015 Van's RV-8

Experimental

No longer listed
$228,117
Location Berkshire
Total Time 257 hrs
Seats 2
Cruise 173 kts (320 km/h)
ICAO Type RV8
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
2015
Make
Van's
Model
RV-8
Total Time
257 hr
Location
Berkshire
Seller
Andrew Freeman
Source
avpay.aero
Airframe 257 hours since new (& counting). Engine YIO-360-M1B Thunderbolt Fuel injected engine with Dual P-mags Propeller MT 3 blade constant speed prop mtv-12-B/183-59B (257 hours since new) Avionics 2 x Garmin G3X 1 x Garmin GTN750 1x GTX330 transponder (driven by 750) Icom a220 second Radio Kanardia Horris 57 backup AHRS, ASI, Altimeter; Track, slip ball 57 mm Traffic monitor mated to Power Flarm Fusion traffic awareness with 3 fitted antennas Stick mounted PTT, electric trim & speed limited flap actuator Vertical Power (VPX) TruTrak autopilot Garmin heated pitot OAT Probe Lemo powered headset sockets Equipment James Cowlings Skybolt cowling fixings Carbon fibre plenum GAMI injectors Polished Aluminium Grove main Gear legs Grove wheels & brakes JD Air Complete tailwheel assembly with tail link Mountain High Oxygen system Full Night IFR prep with LED interior lighting Andair fuel valve, boost pump & wing root filters SteinAir anodised eyeball vents front & rear Crow 5 point harnesses Interior Lemke full leather interior including heated seats. Notes 2 x canopy covers: all weather, heavy duty cover & Light weight hangar canopy cover 1 x full aircraft Tyvek flok lined covers Full build log available by request on email

Van's RV-8 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
173 kts (320 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
686 nm (1,270 km)
Ceiling
22,000 ft (6,706 m)
Max Weight
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Useful Load
640 lbs (290 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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Market price band

Van's RV-8 typical: $119,000 – $222,344 median $164,170 across 10 active listings

This listing at $228,117 is 39% above median.

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About the Van's RV-8

Tandem two-seat RV — fighter-style front/back seating, the most aerobatic-friendly RV, ~190 kt on a 180-200 hp Lycoming. Popular for sport aerobatics and the "warbird-feel" tandem layout.

Produced 1979.

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