General Aviation

Vans RV-3/A1

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-3 is a single‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft that serves as the original design for the entire RV family. Built with a tail‑wheel configuration, it was intended for light handling, aerobatics, fast cruise, and short‑field STOL performance, and it can carry 30 gallons of fuel for a 600‑mile range.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-3-a1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N555RM

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/A1- 1 registrations - Example N555RM

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