About the RV-7

Van's Introduction to the RV7
Van's Spec's
Van's Performance Numbers

The RV-7 is an airplane that is built from a kit. The manufacturer of the kit is Van's Aircraft located in Aurora, OR. It is a two seat airplane that is capable of 200 mph. The airplane kit comes in two forms. A slow build and quick version. I am building the slow build version shown in the picture below. With it's range and speed, I will be able to fly short trips anywhere in the northwest with ease. I am building the taildragger version of this plane.

The RV-7 is rated for +6/-3 G's which means it is capable of aerobatics.

Specifications*
Wingspan:	25 ft 0 in
Length:	20 ft 4 in
Height:	5 ft 10 in
Wing Area:	121 sq ft
Empty Weight:	1061 - 1114 lbs
Gross Weight:	1800 lbs
Engine:	150 - 200 hp
Propeller:	Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity:	42 gal
Baggage:	100 lbs

Performance*
Horse Power:	160	180	200
Top Speed [gross weight]:	201 mph	209 mph	216 mph
Cruise [gross, 75% @ 8000 ft]:	191 mph	199 mph	206 mph
Cruise [gross, 55% @ 8000 ft]:	172 mph	179 mph	186 mph
Stall Speed [gross]:	58 mph	58 mph	58 mph
Takeoff Distance [gross]:	650 ft	575 ft	500 ft
Landing Distance [gross]:	500 ft	500 ft	500 ft
Rate of Climb [gross]:	1400 fpm	1650 fpm	1900 fpm
Ceiling [gross]:	18,500 ft	20,500 ft	22,500 ft
Range [75% 8000 ft]:	835 sm	775 sm	765 sm
Range [55% 8000 ft]:	1025 sm	950 sm	935 sm

*All numbers were taken from Van's website and are for informational use only. Please check with the manufacturer for detailed and accurate inforamtion when needed.

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