General Aviation

Vans RV-9

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van’s RV‑9 and RV‑9A are American two‑seat, single‑engine, low‑wing kit aircraft sold by Van’s Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. The RV‑9 is a tail‑wheel version while the RV‑9A has a nose‑wheel. Both share a high‑aspect‑ratio Roncz wing and are similar in size to the RV‑6 and RV‑7.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-9
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
90
Example Registration
N109DK

Specifications

Wingspan
8.5 m / 28 ft
Length
6.22 m / 20 ft
Height
2.39 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
317 km/h / 197 mph
Cruise Speed
304 km/h / 189 mph
Range
1140 km / 620 nmi
Ceiling
7500 m / 24500 ft
First Flight
1997
Total Built
1173

Variants

  • RV9- 90 registrations - Example N109DK

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