General Aviation
Vans RV-4-180
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van’s RV‑4 is a two‑seat, tandem‑configuration light aircraft sold as a kit by Van’s Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. It is the fourth‑most popular model in the RV series, with 1,446 examples completed and flown worldwide by November 2022. The RV‑4 combines the proven design of the single‑seat RV‑3 with a larger wing and a higher‑power engine range, making it suitable for sport aerobatics and cross‑country flying.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-4-180
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N26ML
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 7 m / 23 ft
- Length
- 6.2 m / 20 ft
- Height
- 1.65 m / 5 ft
- Max Speed
- 341 km/h / 212 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 320 km/h / 200 mph
- Range
- 950 km / 510 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7000 m / 23000 ft
- First Flight
- 1979
- Total Built
- 1446
Variants
- RV-4-180- 1 registrations - Example N26ML
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