General Aviation
Vans RV-4xl
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV‑4 is a lightweight, two‑seat kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft in Aurora, Oregon. It features tandem seating with the pilot in the front and is part of the popular RV series, which is the most widely built kit line worldwide. By 2022, more than 1,400 RV‑4s had been completed and flown globally, making it a staple of the homebuilt community.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-4xl
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N258J
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-4XL- 1 registrations - Example N258J
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