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( R e d i r e c t e d f r o m V a n ' s A i r c r a f t R V - 8 A ) RV-8A at the 2007 South West Regional Fly In, Hondo, TX. RV-8 on wheel skis in December 2011. RV-8 at AirVenture 2011. Vans RV-8 takeoff.
The Van's RV-8 is a tandem two-seat, single-engine, low-wing homebuilt aircraft sold in kit form by Van's Aircraft . The RV-8 is equipped with conventional landing gear , while the RV-8A version features tricycle landing gear . The design is similar to the earlier RV-4 , although it is larger than that earlier model.[3] [4] [5]
Development [ edit ]
Richard VanGrunsven designed the RV-8 series as an updated, larger tandem aircraft based on the RV-4 design concept. The RV-8 first flew in 1995 and was first shown publicly at Oshkosh that year.[1]
The RV-8 incorporated changes as a result of lessons learned in producing the popular RV-4 design. The RV-8 airframe accepts larger engines from 150 to 210 hp (112 to 157 kW ), including the 210 hp (157 kW ) Lycoming IO-390 .[6] aerobatics .[1] [5]
The RV-8 series was intended from inception to include a nose-gear-equipped version designated the RV-8A. The RV-8A was first flown in 1998[1]
As of November 2022, 1,611 RV-8s and RV-8As have been completed and flown.[2]
Specifications (RV-8) [ edit ]
Data from Van's Aircraft[7] [8]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Capacity: one passenger
Length: 21 ft 0 in (6.40 m )
Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in (7.32 m )
Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m )
Wing area: 116 sq ft (10.8 m 2
Empty weight: 1,120 lb (508 kg )
Gross weight: 1,800 lb (816 kg )
Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons (160 L; 35 imp gal)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine with fuel injection, 200 hp (150 kW )
Performance
Maximum speed: 221 mph (356 km/h, 192 kn )
Cruise speed: 210 mph (340 km/h, 180 kn ) at 75% power at 8000 feet
Stall speed: 58 mph (93 km/h, 50 kn )
Range: 940 mi (1,510 km, 820 nmi) at 55% power and 8000 feet
Service ceiling: 22,500 ft (6,900 m )
Rate of climb: 1,900 ft/min (9.7 m/s)
Wing loading: 15.5 lb/sq ft (76 kg/m2
See also [ edit ]
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References [ edit ]
^ Downey, Julia (December 2007), "Kitplanes", 2008 Kit Aircraft Directory , vol. 24, Primedia, p. 77, ISSN 0891-1851
^ Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide , Kitplanes, Vol. 28, No. 12, December 2011, p. 74. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12 , p. 125. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
^ "Van's RV-8" . Van's Aircraft . Retrieved September 27, 2020 .
^ "Van's Aircraft - RV-8 Specifications" . Vansaircraft.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012 .
^ "Van's Aircraft - RV-8 Performance" . Vansaircraft.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012 .
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