Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV-12 | Fixed wing single engine | 577 | 565 | 2008-2026 |
| RV-12IS | Fixed wing single engine | 374 | 369 | 2004-2026 |
| RV-7A | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 2009-2021 |
| RV-9A | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 2000-2025 |
| RV-14A | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 2012-2015 |
| RV-8 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| RV-8A | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1998-1998 |
| VANS RV-7 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2004-2004 |
| RV8 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2006-2006 |
| RV-7 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2001-2001 |
| RV-14 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2015-2015 |
| RV-8X | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 2022-2022 |
| RV-X | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Van's aircraft in the FAA registry
Van's Aircraft, Inc. is an American kit aircraft manufacturer founded by Richard VanGrunsven in 1973. The company produces all-aluminum, mostly low-wing monoplanes of monocoque construction. In 2023, over 11,000 Van's aircraft were flying worldwide, making up one third of the USA's experimental aircraft fleet. The Van's Aircraft factory is located at Aurora State Airport, Oregon. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2023.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists registered aircraft under the manufacturer name "VANS AIRCRAFT INC". As of 2026-10-16, there are 963 registered aircraft under this name. These represent 13 distinct models with 947 valid registrations. All 963 aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine planes powered by reciprocating engines. The fleet consists of 643 experimental and 209 light-sport aircraft. Most aircraft were built between 2009 and 2026, with half of them built in 2017 or earlier.
The RV-12 dominates the registry with 577 aircraft, built from 2009 to 2023. The RV-12IS follows with 370 aircraft, built from 2019 to 2026. Other registered models include the RV-7A with 4 aircraft, the RV-9A with 2 aircraft, the RV-14A with 2 aircraft, and the RV-8 with 1 aircraft. All listed models are two-seat configurations.
Texas has the most registrations with 101 aircraft, followed by Oregon with 91 and Florida with 84. Each model has its own page with specifications, and every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Van's Aircraft.