General Aviation

Vans RV-4-Vans Aircraft

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑4 is an American light home‑built aircraft supplied as a kit by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. It seats two in tandem, with the pilot in the front. The RV series is the world’s most popular kit‑built line; the RV‑4 ranks fourth in popularity and had 1,446 units completed and flown worldwide by November 2022.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-4-vans-aircraft
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N425R

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-VANS AIRCRAFT- 1 registrations - Example N425R

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