General Aviation
Vans RV-8
Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft
The Van's RV-8 is a tandem two-seat, low-wing homebuilt aircraft sold as a kit by Van's Aircraft. It is powered by a single piston engine and comes in two landing-gear configurations: the standard RV-8 with conventional gear and the RV-8A with tricycle gear. The design builds on the popular RV-4 platform, offering a larger cabin and higher performance for homebuilders seeking a spacious, aerobatic-capable aircraft.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- vans-rv-8
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1,113
- Example Registration
- N100WL
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 7.32 m / 24 ft
- Length
- 6.4 m / 21 ft
- Height
- 1.7 m / 5 ft
- Max Speed
- 356 km/h / 221 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 340 km/h / 210 mph
- Range
- 1510 km / 820 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6900 m / 22500 ft
- First Flight
- 1995
- Total Built
- 1611
Variants
- RV-8- 1,113 registrations - Example N100WL