General Aviation

Vans RV-8R

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑8 is a tandem‑seated, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft produced by Van's Aircraft. It is built from a composite airframe and is available with either conventional (tailwheel) or tricycle landing gear, the latter designated the RV‑8A. The design builds on the earlier RV‑4 but is larger and more spacious.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-8r
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
3
Example Registration
N468AG

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-8R- 3 registrations - Example N468AG

Machine-Readable Resources

Sources