General Aviation

Vans RV-8A Vans

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV-8 is a tandem two‑seat, low‑wing, single‑engine homebuilt aircraft sold as a kit by Van's Aircraft. It comes in two versions: the RV‑8 with conventional landing gear and the RV‑8A with tricycle gear. Built on the earlier RV‑4 design, the RV‑8 is larger, offering more cockpit space and a higher useful load.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-8a-vans
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N116TP

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-8A (VANS)- 2 registrations - Example N116TP

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