General Aviation
Vans RV-3-80
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV-3 is a single‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft. It is the original design that spawned the entire RV family. The aircraft is built from 2024‑T3 aluminum and features a tail‑wheel landing gear, a NACA 23012 wing, and a Lycoming O‑320 engine. It offers fast cruise speeds, short‑field STOL performance, and a 600‑mile range.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-3-80
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N80RV
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 6.07 m / 19 ft
- Length
- 5.79 m / 19 ft
- Height
- 1.52 m / 5 ft
- Max Speed
- 333 km/h / 207 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 315 km/h / 196 mph
- Range
- 958 km / 517 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7200 m / 23500 ft
- Total Built
- 305
Variants
- RV-3-80- 1 registrations - Example N80RV
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