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Van's RV-8
Experimental
$30,000
Location
Des Allemands, LA
Seats
2
Cruise
173 kts (320 km/h)
ICAO Type
RV8
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Make
- Van's
- Model
- RV-8
- Location
- Des Allemands, LA
- Seller
- Chris Triche
- Source
- barnstormers.com
“FOR SALE” Van’s RV8 Project- Kit is in quick build stage. Tanks still need assembly with sealer. Everything is fitted and ready to complete. Lots of extras included!
Van's RV-8 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel 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 – $221,724
median $164,170
across 10 active listings
This listing at $30,000 is 82% below 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.