General Aviation

Vans Aircraft RV-8A

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-8 is a tandem two‑seat, low‑wing, single‑engine kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft. It features conventional landing gear in the RV‑8 and tricycle gear in the RV‑8A, and is designed for both cross‑country flight and aerobatics.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-aircraft-rv-8a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
6
Example Registration
N203PB

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 RV-8A- 6 registrations - Example N203PB

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