Van's RV-8 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
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.
2 used Van's RV-8 aircraft for sale in Australia · 2-seat · Used median asking $164,000 · updated yesterday
Van's RV-8 Specifications
Model specThe Van's RV-8 is a 2-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 173 kt (320 km/h), a range of 686–700 nm (1,270–1,296 km), and a useful load of 640–650 lbs (290–295 kg).
Van's RV-8 for Sale
Van's RV-8 asking prices range from $119,000 to $222,344, with a median of $164,000 (market reference $155,000).
Van's RV-8 Variants
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Van's RV-8 Price & Cost
How much does a Van's RV-8 cost? Used RV-8 prices: $119K – $222K, average $164K (median $164K); market reference $155K, across 10 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Van's RV-8
Buying a Van's RV-8 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Van's RV-8
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Van's RV-8 Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
Van's RV-8 by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Van's RV-8
| 2018 RV-8 | $162,381 |
Van's RV-8 Safety Record
Across all RV-8 variants, 5 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2019–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
5
Total Events
3
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Norwell, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| May 31, 2022 | Galice, OR | Incident | The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, wh… |
| Jun 29, 2020 | McMinnville, OR | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. |
| Oct 20, 2019 | White Plains, AL | Fatal (1) | Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instruct… |
NTSB records 2019–2026. Includes all Van's RV-8 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.