General Aviation

Vans 8a

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑8 is a tandem two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold in kit form by Van’s Aircraft. It features conventional landing gear, while the RV‑8A variant uses tricycle gear.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-8a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N88WN

Specifications

Wingspan
7.32 m / 24 ft
Length
6.4 m / 21 ft
Height
1.7 m / 5 ft
Max Speed
356 km/h / 221 mph
Cruise Speed
340 km/h / 210 mph
Range
1510 km / 820 nmi
Ceiling
6900 m / 22500 ft
First Flight
1995
Total Built
1611

Variants

  • VANS ACFT 8A- 1 registrations - Example N88WN

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