General Aviation

Vans RV-7 Vans Aircraft

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑7 is a two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing aircraft sold as a kit for homebuilders. It comes in a tail‑wheel version (RV‑7) and a nose‑wheel version (RV‑7A). The design replaces the earlier RV‑6, adding longer wings, larger fuel tanks and a bigger rudder to improve spin recovery.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-7-vans-aircraft
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N7237

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

  • RV-7 VANS AIRCRAFT- 2 registrations - Example N7237

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