Lancair LC-40 Columbia 300 vs Van's RV-10
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Lancair LC-40 Columbia 300 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing | Van's RV-10 Van's Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 71 kts | 55 kts |
| Approach Speed | 78 kts | 70 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 191 kts | 171 kts |
| Range | 950 nm | 717 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft | 20,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,340 fpm | 1,450 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 17.0 gph | 13.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Lancair LC-40 Columbia 300 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing | Van's RV-10 Van's Aircraft |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Lancair LC-40 Columbia 300 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing | Van's RV-10 Van's Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $110/hr | $84/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $134/hr estimated | $84/hr fuel-only floor |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $4,094/yr | $3,489/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $6,594/yr | $5,989/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Lancair LC-40 Columbia 300 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing | Van's RV-10 Van's Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,200 lbs | 1,070 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,400 lbs | 2,700 lbs |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Capacity | 98 gal | 60 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Fixed | Fixed |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 36.1 ft | 31.8 ft |
| Length | 25.2 ft | 24.4 ft |
| Tail Height | 9.0 ft | 8.7 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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