General Aviation
Vans Mdl RV-9A
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV‑9 and RV‑9A are American two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. The RV‑9 is a tail‑wheel model, while the RV‑9A has a tricycle nose‑wheel arrangement. Designed as a touring airplane, it trades the high‑speed, aerobatic focus of earlier RVs for stability, economy and docile handling. Its high‑aspect‑ratio wing uses a Roncz airfoil, giving a low stall speed and a respectable cruise of about 167 mph with a 118‑hp engine.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-mdl-rv-9a
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N194HW
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 8.5 m / 28 ft
- Length
- 6.22 m / 20 ft
- Height
- 2.39 m / 7 ft
- Max Speed
- 317 km/h / 197 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 304 km/h / 189 mph
- Range
- 1140 km / 620 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7500 m / 24500 ft
- First Flight
- 1997
- Total Built
- 1173
Variants
- VANS ACFT MDL RV-9A- 1 registrations - Example N194HW
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