Gippsaero GA8 Airvan vs Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL
The GA8 Airvan (piston/turbo utility) and PAC 750XL (PT6 turboprop) are rugged utility singles — the 750XL turbine-powered with bigger payload, the Airvan a lower-cost piston hauler.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 2005–2015
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 2018–2018
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Gippsaero GA8 Airvan | Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL |
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| Price Range | $469,031 – $700,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 120 kts (222 km/h) | 140 kts (259 km/h) |
| Range | 730 nm (1,352 km) | 1,179 nm (2,184 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,999 lbs (1,814 kg) | 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Gippsaero GA8 Airvan or Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL?
Bottom line: Choose the PAC 750XL for turbine power, bigger payload and skydive/freight performance; choose the GA8 Airvan for lower-cost piston utility. 750XL = turbine/payload; Airvan = value/piston. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Cessna/Pacific Aerospace mirrors in those files. GA10 = single-turboprop (PT6) Airvan development.
Pick the GA8 Airvan if…
- Budget matters — from $469,031 vs $1,000,000, you save ~$530,969.
- More inventory — 3 listings vs 1.
Pick the PAC 750XL if…
- Faster cruise — 140 kts vs 120 kts.
- Longer range — 1179 nm vs 730 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.