Vans Aircraft Rv-10

Single Piston

The Vans RV-10 is a four-seat, single-engine kit aircraft that has become one of the most popular homebuilt designs in the world since its introduction in 2003. Built by Vans Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon, the RV-10 represents the company's first departure from its legendary two-seat sport aircraft lineage, offering families and serious cross-country pilots a fast, efficient platform that rivals certified aircraft in performance while maintaining the flexibility and cost advantages of the experimental amateur-built category. With a low-wing configuration and typically powered by a Lycoming IO-540 engine producing 260 horsepower, the RV-10 cruises at around 170 knots true airspeed while burning roughly 13 gallons per hour—performance that places it squarely in the class of high-end certified singles like the Cirrus SR22 or Cessna TTx, but at a fraction of the acquisition cost. The type's clean aerodynamic design and relatively light empty weight of around 1,800 pounds give it a useful load exceeding 900 pounds in most configurations, allowing four adults plus baggage and full fuel for trips exceeding 700 nautical miles. The RV-10 has found favor with pilots worldwide, from the United States to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with over 3,000 kits delivered and more than 1,000 aircraft flying. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with among the observed operators.