General Aviation

Vans RV-7A Standard

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van’s RV‑7 and its nose‑wheel variant, the RV‑7A, are two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing aircraft sold as kits by Van’s Aircraft. Designed to replace the RV‑6 in 2001, the RV‑7 features longer wings, larger fuel tanks, and a bigger rudder for improved spin recovery, while the RV‑7A adds a nosewheel for easier ground handling.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-7a-standard
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N35SU

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

  • VAN'S RV-7A STANDARD- 2 registrations - Example N35SU

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