Van's RV-8 Aircraft under $200,000
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.
9 used Van's RV-8 aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 2-seat · Used median asking $164,000 · updated 13 hours ago
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 9 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
What should buyers know about the 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.