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Overview
The RV-14 is the modern standard of the two-seat sport-cruising RVs: a wider cabin (46″), bigger panel, matched-hole completeness, and aerobatic capability (+6/−3 G at aerobatic gross). It cruises near 195 mph on an IO-360/390 with an honest climb rate, and finishes are realistic for under a year of evenings. Standard kit ~$64,000, QuickBuild ~$90,500. The 14A adds factory-style tricycle gear.
Pros
- ✓ Widest RV cabin + forward spar seating
- ✓ Aerobatic (+6/−3) AND sport-touring in one airframe
- ✓ Fastest complete-kit RVs in build-hours per dollar
Cons
- ✗ Two seats only
- ✗ Constant-speed prop recommended = budget +
Full specification
Identity
| Manufacturer | Van's Aircraft (United States) |
| Status | In production |
| First flight | 2013 |
Classification
| Class | Homebuilt / Kit |
| Build form | Kit |
| Part 103 eligible | No |
| LSA eligible | No |
| Materials | aluminum |
| Gear | taildragger (RV-14) / tri (RV-14A) |
| Mission | cross-country, aerobatic |
Capacity
| Seats | 2 (side-by-side) |
| Engine options | Lycoming IO-360 (200 hp) · IO-390A (210 hp) · IO-390-EXP119 (215 hp) |
| Power | 200–220 hp |
| Fuel type | 100LL |
Performance
| Cruise | 197 mph |
| Stall | 54 mph |
| Vne | 230 mph |
| Range | 920 sm |
| Climb | 1,800 fpm |
| Ceiling | 26,000 ft |
| Takeoff dist. | 360 ft |
| Landing dist. | 540 ft |
Weights
| Useful load | 910 lb |
| Gross weight | 2,050 lb |
| Empty weight | 1,225 lb |
Dimensions
| Wingspan | 27 ft |
| Length | 21.08 ft |
| Height | 5.98 ft |
| Wing area | 126 sq ft |
| Cabin width | 46 in |
| Rotor (gyro/trike) | — |
Economics
| Kit price (base) | $64,000 |
| Kit price (complete) | $90,500 |
| Plans price | — |
| Est. finished cost | $220,000 |
Compiled from: vansaircraft.com/rv-14 specs + V-speeds chart · vansaircraft.com kit prices 2026 · RV-14 brochure PDF — verify current kit pricing with the manufacturer.
Notable variants
- RV-14A (tricycle gear)
- RV-15 (new 2024+ 4-seat utility kit development)
FAQ
- How long does an RV-14 take to build?
- Van's estimate is 1,300–1,500 hours standard; QuickBuild cuts 800–1,000 h — several builders have flown in under a year.