General Aviation

Esh/Vans RV-9A

Manufacturer: Experimental

The Van’s RV‑9 and RV‑9A are American two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold as kits by Van’s Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. The RV‑9 is a tail‑wheel version, while the RV‑9A uses a tricycle nose‑wheel. Both feature a high‑aspect‑ratio wing with a Roncz airfoil and are similar in size to the RV‑6 and RV‑7.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
experimental-esh-vans-rv-9a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N149DE

Specifications

Wingspan
8.5 m / 28 ft
Length
6.22 m / 20 ft
Height
2.39 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
317 km/h / 197 mph
Cruise Speed
304 km/h / 189 mph
Range
1140 km / 620 nmi
Ceiling
7500 m / 24500 ft
First Flight
1997
Total Built
1173

Variants

  • ESH/VANS RV-9A- 1 registrations - Example N149DE

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