Van's Aircraft RV-10

Van's Aircraft · United States · first flew 2003 · light aircraft

The Van's Aircraft RV-10 is the largest and heaviest aircraft in the Van's family, a four-seat low-wing all-metal homebuilt monoplane designed for family cross-country travel with excellent short-field performance.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.2 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Largest Van's design — four-seat homebuilt with side-by-side front seats and rear bench
Low-wing all-metal kit aircraft; first flew 29 May 2003
One of the most popular four-seat homebuilts worldwide

The RV-10 is wider and deeper in the fuselage than other RV models, with a four-place cabin and a profile recognisably similar to but larger than the RV-7 and RV-8; the tapered low wing and conventional tail are characteristic of the entire Van's family.

Specifications

The Van's Aircraft RV-10 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.69 m (32 ft).
Its maximum speed is 320 km/h (199 mph).
Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.

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History

First flown on 29 May 2003, the RV-10 was designed to meet demand from Van's builders who wanted a four-seat aircraft with the same pleasant handling characteristics as the smaller two-seat RVs. It quickly became one of the most popular four-seat homebuilt designs worldwide, with hundreds of examples completed and flying.

Variants

The RV-10 has been offered in tailwheel and nosewheel configurations by individual builders; Van's also introduced an RV-10 with the IO-540 as the standard engine recommendation, though builder choices vary widely.

Where you'll see it

Operated by private owners in the experimental amateur-built category in the United States and internationally; not in military or commercial service.

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