General Aviation
Vans RV-6-180
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV‑6 is a two‑seat, low‑wing, single‑engine kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft. It was first flown in 1985 and was the first in the RV series to offer side‑by‑side seating and a nose‑wheel option. Over 2,700 kits have been completed and flown, and the aircraft was replaced by the RV‑7 in 2001.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-6-180
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N87GT
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 7.01 m / 23 ft
- Length
- 6.15 m / 20 ft
- Height
- 1.6 m / 5 ft
- Max Speed
- 340 km/h / 210 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 320 km/h / 199 mph
- Range
- 1160 km / 630 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7800 m / 25700 ft
- First Flight
- 1985
- Total Built
- 2706
Variants
- RV-6 - 180- 1 registrations - Example N87GT