Vans RV-10 vs Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2
The Glasair Sportsman 2+2 and Van's RV-10 are four-seat kits — the Sportsman a utility/STOL machine (wheels/taildragger/floats), the RV-10 the faster cross-country four-seater.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking
- $435,000
- Range
- $287,000–$513,400
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2007–2025
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 2015–2015
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Vans RV-10 | Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 4 | — |
| % Fatal | 50% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Vans RV-10 | Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2 |
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| Price Range | $287,000 – $513,400 | $199,000 |
| Category | Experimental | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Cruise Speed | 171 kts (317 km/h) | — |
| Range | 930 nm (1,722 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Vans RV-10 or Glasair SPORTSMAN GS-2?
Bottom line: Choose the RV-10 for speed and the Van's community; choose the Sportsman for utility/ backcountry versatility (gear/float options). RV-10 = speed; Sportsman = utility/STOL. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Lancair/Van's mirrors in those files. GlaStar = lighter two-seat Sportsman predecessor.
Pick the RV-10 if…
- More seats — 4 vs 1.
- More inventory — 12 listings vs 2.
Pick the SPORTSMAN GS-2 if…
- Budget matters — from $199,000 vs $287,000, you save ~$88,000.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.