General Aviation

Vans RV-6A

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-6 and RV-6A are two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing homebuilt aircraft sold as kits. The RV‑6 is a tail‑wheel version, while the RV‑6A features a nosewheel. It was the first RV model to offer side‑by‑side seating and a nosewheel option, first flown in 1985. More than 2,700 kits have been completed and flown before the series was replaced by the RV‑7 in 2001.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-6a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
791
Example Registration
N100NT

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

  • VANS RV-6A- 791 registrations - Example N100NT

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