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WEBVan's Aircraft is the leading designer and manufacturer of kit aircraft, with more than 10,000 flying aircraft and a wide selection of available models. Find out why so many people choose to build and fly experimental Van's RVs!
RV-14 / 14A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-14/14A is the latest aircraft design from Van’s Aircraft, Inc. It continues — and improves upon — Van’s legacy of the most successful side-by-side, two-seat kit aircraft in history: Van’s RV-6, RV-7, RV-9 and RV-12.
RV-10 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-10 is a fast airplane – it will cruise just under 200 mph – but speed is only part of the story. The RV-10 derives its high cruise speed from a clean, light airframe instead of from a big, consumptive engine.
Which RV is Right for Me? - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV …
WEBIf you are really, truly interested in sport aerobatics and one of the reasons to have an airplane is to rotate freely in three dimensions, the RV-3, RV-4, RV-7/7A, RV-8/8A and RV-14/14A will fit the mission quite well. The RV-9/9A, …
RV-9 / 9A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-9/9A’s efficient airframe does not need a lot of power to perform well. Low overall drag means a smaller engine can pull it along at relatively high top speeds, or, more practically, at useful cruise speeds using little fuel.
RV-8 / 8A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-8/8A provides the fighter-like feel of center-line seating, with a wide fuselage and cockpit that accommodates large people in comfort. Two baggage compartments, one forward and one aft, keep even large amounts of luggage well …
RV-7/7A - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-7/7A retains all the traditional RV virtues. It is an all-around sport airplane, with excellent cross-country capability, fine aerobatic qualities and superior handling. A typical RV-7 can hold two FAA standard pilots, 100 lbs. of baggage and full tanks: 42 gallons.
RV-4 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBFast, agile and fun, pilots of the RV-4 find it’s glove-like fit to feel like a natural extension of their bodies. The RV-4 has taken part in a variety of performance competitions over the years, from the National Championship Air Races to a variety of aerobatic competitions.
RV-3 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBRV-3 Single seat, well-balanced, harmonized flight. Light, fast, nimble, and possessing remarkable short field capabilities, the RV-3 is the airplane responsible for the original "RV Grin" – the expression found on the face of every pilot after his or her first flight in an RV.
RV-15 - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
WEBThe RV-15 prototype is flying. It’s a high-wing airplane. Back-country mission capable. And (of course) Total Performance. We can’t tell you exactly when, yet. The way we work around here is like this: We fly the prototype, make changes, and adjust until it’s just right. That’s our top priority.