General Aviation
Vans RV-7-A
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV‑7 is a two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft sold by Van’s Aircraft. It is available in a tail‑wheel version (RV‑7) and a nose‑wheel version (RV‑7A). Designed to replace the RV‑6, the RV‑7 features longer wings, larger fuel tanks, a bigger rudder, and improved spin‑recovery characteristics, making it a popular choice for homebuilders.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-7-a
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 22
- Example Registration
- N105MS
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 7.6 m / 25 ft
- Length
- 6.2 m / 20 ft
- Height
- 1.79 m / 5 ft
- Max Speed
- 349 km/h / 217 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 333 km/h / 207 mph
- Range
- 1231 km / 665 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6900 m / 22500 ft
- First Flight
- 2001
- Total Built
- 1910
Variants
- RV7-A- 22 registrations - Example N105MS