General Aviation

Vans Co RV-6

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van’s RV‑6 and RV‑6A are two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft sold by Van’s Aircraft. The RV‑6 is a tail‑wheel model, while the RV‑6A adds a nosewheel. It was the first RV series plane to offer side‑by‑side seating and a nosewheel option, first flown in 1985. More than 2,700 kits have been completed and flown.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-co-rv-6
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N25WG

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 ACFT CO RV-6- 1 registrations - Example N25WG

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