General Aviation

Vans Mdl RV-7A

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-7 and its nose‑wheel variant, the RV-7A, are two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold as kits. Designed to replace the earlier RV‑6, they feature longer wings, larger fuel tanks, and a bigger rudder for improved spin recovery. The RV‑7 is tail‑wheel equipped, while the RV‑7A uses a nose‑wheel.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-mdl-rv-7a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N685CT

Specifications

Wingspan
7.6 m / 25 ft
Length
6.2 m / 20 ft
Height
1.79 m / 5 ft
Max Speed
349 km/h / 217 mph
Cruise Speed
333 km/h / 207 mph
Range
1231 km / 665 nmi
Ceiling
6900 m / 22500 ft
First Flight
2001
Total Built
1910

Variants

  • VANS ACFT MDL RV-7A- 1 registrations - Example N685CT

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