General Aviation

Vans RV-3-R

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 and is sold only with a tail‑wheel configuration, though some builders have converted it to a tricycle gear. The aircraft is powered by a 100–150 hp Lycoming O‑235 or O‑320 and carries 30 US gallons of fuel for a range of roughly 600 miles.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-3-r
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N455DB

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-R- 1 registrations - Example N455DB

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