General Aviation

Vans Aircft RV-6

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van’s RV‑6 is a two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft produced by Van’s Aircraft. It was the first model in the RV series to offer side‑by‑side seating and a nose‑wheel option, and it first flew in 1985. More than 2,700 kits have been completed and flown. The RV‑6 and its nose‑wheel variant, the RV‑6A, were replaced by the improved RV‑7 in 2001, though kit components remain available for builders.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-aircft-rv-6
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N186SK

Specifications

Wingspan
7.01 m / 23 ft
Length
6.15 m / 20 ft
Height
1.6 m / 5 ft
Max Speed
340 km/h / 210 mph
Cruise Speed
320 km/h / 199 mph
Range
1160 km / 630 nmi
Ceiling
7800 m / 25700 ft
First Flight
1985
Total Built
2706

Variants

  • VANS AIRCFT RV-6- 1 registrations - Example N186SK

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