Vans RV-7 vs Rutan Long-EZ
The Long-EZ and Vans RV-7 are popular two-seat performance homebuilts — the Long-EZ an efficient composite canard, the RV-7 a fast, aerobatic-capable all-metal design with the largest kit community.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking
- $140,000
- Range
- $111,750–$248,048
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 2005–2025
No active listings right now.
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-7 | Rutan Long-EZ |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 5 | 7 |
| Serious | 0 | 2 |
| Fatal | 3 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 4 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 60% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Vans RV-7 | Rutan Long-EZ |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $111,750 – $248,048 | — |
| Category | Experimental | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 173 kts (320 km/h) | — |
| Range | 673 nm (1,246 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Vans RV-7 or Rutan Long-EZ?
Bottom line: Choose the RV-7 for all-metal build ease, aerobatic capability and unmatched community/ support; choose the Long-EZ for canard efficiency and distinctive character. RV-7 = metal/support/aerobatic; Long-EZ = composite/efficient.
Pick the RV-7 if…
Pick the Long-EZ if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.