General Aviation

Vans Aircraft RV-8

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑8 is a tandem two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft. It is built from a composite airframe and sold as a homebuilt kit. The RV‑8 is available with conventional gear, while the RV‑8A variant uses tricycle gear. The design builds on the earlier RV‑4 but is larger and more powerful.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-aircraft-rv-8
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
24
Example Registration
N108TW

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 AIRCRAFT RV8- 24 registrations - Example N108TW

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