General Aviation

Vans RV-3M

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 series and is available only with a tail‑wheel configuration, though some builders have converted it to a nose‑wheel version. The aircraft is known for its light handling, aerobatic capability, fast cruise speed, and short‑field STOL performance.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-3m
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N86HF

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-3M- 1 registrations - Example N86HF

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