General Aviation

Vans RV-6 Vans Acft Inc

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van’s RV‑6 is a two‑seat, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold in kit form. It was the first Van’s model to offer side‑by‑side seating and the first to provide a nose‑wheel option. First flown in 1985, more than 2,700 kits have been completed and flown. The RV‑6 and its nose‑wheel variant, the RV‑6A, were replaced by the improved RV‑7 in 2001.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-6-vans-acft-inc
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N155DR

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 VANS ACFT INC- 2 registrations - Example N155DR

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