General Aviation

Vans Kidd RV-4

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-4 is a lightweight, two‑seat aircraft built from a kit supplied by Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon. It places the pilot in the front seat with a passenger behind in a tandem arrangement. The RV series is the world’s most popular kit‑built family, and the RV‑4 ranks as the fourth‑most common model. By November 2022, 1,446 RV‑4s had been finished and flown worldwide.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-kidd-rv-4
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N66023

Specifications

Wingspan
7 m / 23 ft
Length
6.2 m / 20 ft
Height
1.65 m / 5 ft
Max Speed
341 km/h / 212 mph
Cruise Speed
320 km/h / 200 mph
Range
950 km / 510 nmi
Ceiling
7000 m / 23000 ft
First Flight
1979
Total Built
1446

Variants

  • VANS KIDD RV-4- 1 registrations - Example N66023

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