This aircraft is considered to be a kit type manufactured by Van's Aircraft in Aurora, OR. All parts are preformed and match hole drilled, making it almost impossible to not understand the process. There is still a lot of work to do in preparation for assembly. This aircraft seats up to four full size adults and is aluminum with some fiberglass construction.

After learning the basics, the construction seems very straight forward.

Performance is extraordinary. Takeoff can be accomplished in as little as 350 feet! Speeds can exceed 200 mph, and range can go up to 1000 nm.

Great performance and a lot of fun to build.

Introduction Specifications Performance (per Van's website)

RV-10 Performance

Speed and ranges in statute mph.

*235 hp performance estimated.
Light Weight 2200 lbs 210 hp * 235 hp 260 hp
Speed
Top Speed 200 mph 204 mph 211 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 190 mph 194 mph 201 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 170 mph 174 mph 180 mph
Stall Speed 57 mph 57 mph 57 mph
Ground Performance
Takeoff Distance 475 ft 415 ft 360 ft
Landing Distance 500 ft 500 ft 525 ft
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of Climb 1,400 fpm 1,669 fpm 1,950 fpm
Ceiling (est) 17,077 ft 20,538 ft 24,000 ft
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Gross Weight 2700 lbs 210 hp * 235 hp 260 hp
Empty Weight 1,520 lbs 1,585 lbs 1,600 lbs
Speed
Top Speed 197 mph 201 mph 208 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] 186 mph 190 mph 197 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] 166 mph 170 mph 176 mph
Stall Speed 63 mph 63 mph 63 mph
Ground Performance
Takeoff Distance 686 ft 583 ft 500 ft
Landing Distance 650 ft 650 ft 650 ft
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of Climb 1150 fpm 1,221 fpm 1,450 fpm
Ceiling (est) 13,678 ft 16,839 ft 20,000 ft
Range
Range [75% @ 8000 ft] 951 sm 883 sm 825 sm
Range [55% @ 8000 ft] 1,153 sm 1070 sm 1000 sm



Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2-blade constant speed propeller.