General Aviation

Vans Aircraft Inc Rv-8a

Manufacturer: VANS AIRCRAFT INC

The Van's RV‑8 is a tandem two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft sold by Van's Aircraft. It is built for homebuilders and can be flown with either conventional gear (RV‑8) or tricycle gear (RV‑8A). The design is a larger, updated version of the earlier RV‑4.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-aircraft-inc-rv-8a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N418RF

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

  • RV-8A- 2 registrations - Example N418RF

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