![]() The factory built aircraft is priced from $119,500 link. ![]() ![]() Impressive short-field performance, seating for four adults. The kit costs $67,070, which includes everything except assembly and painting. This complete toolkit for Vans RV-10 airframe was put together based on what most Vans RV builders get by the time they are done building the airframe. 2008 VANS RV-10 FOR SALE 270,000 NEW TO MARKET One of the most capable and desirable aircraft on the market. Also, in a volume production context, the labour costs would come down from these 1-off amateur built estimates.Īnother interesting comparison is the RV-12 (an LSA), which is available as a kit or factory built. Actually, Vans offer “quick build” wing and fuselage kits (assembled in the Philippines) for an additional $13,100, so $60,000 total labour cost seems realistic in a non-certified context. If we take 3,000 hours and $20 an hour, the labour cost would be $60,000, bringing the total up to $220k. RV-10 build time estimates seem to be in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 hours. What it lacks is most of the airframe certification costs, final assembly, warranty, litigation provision, heavy weight marketing, dealer margins… The other thing about this cost estimate is that it includes overheads, including development costs, and profit. The RV sheet metal parts are produced on automated equipment (so little labour) and the engine, prop and avionics are common components (and therefore probably benefiting from considerable economies of scale). ![]() It’s similar size and performance makes it a valid comparator for the cost of the parts. I offered the RV-10 as an indication of the scope for lower costs. However, the context of the thread was whether there was scope to have significantly cheaper aircraft, if they were made in higher volumes. I would argue that it is in the same league as a non-turbo, non-FIKI SR22, as it’s of a similar size and has a similar mission capability, provided it can be used in IMC. ![]()
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