General Aviation
Vans A/C Inc RV-8A
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV-8 is a tandem two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft designed for homebuilders. It offers a spacious cockpit, a wide range of engine options, and is built to handle aerobatic maneuvers, making it popular among pilots who want a versatile, high‑performance aircraft.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-a-c-inc-rv-8a
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N415SH
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 A/C INC RV-8A- 1 registrations - Example N415SH
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