Van's RV-6 Private G-KELX
- Manufacturer:
- Van's
- Type / Model:
- RV-6
- Registration:
- G-KELX
- Colour Scheme:
- Private
- Location:
- Sywell, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Steve Flint
- Date Taken:
- 31/08/2013
- Image ID:
- #185403
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4059 x 2706
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Aircraft Data
The RV-6 is a side by side 2 seat single engine sport aircraft supplied in kit form for home builders. The aircraft is aerobatic but also a good cross-country cruiser with excellent field performance. The RV-6 has a tailwheel, the RV-6A a nose wheel.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1985 | 2306 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 0 |
Power
Engine types as recommended by the manufacturers. Home builders may choose to substitute an alternate engine in a similar power range.
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* Direct fuel injected and supercharged versions available.
Dimensions
| Length | 6.15 m. 20 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing Span | 7.01 m. 23 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 1.6 m. 5 ft. 3 in. |
| Empty Weight | 438 kg. 965 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 726 kg. 1600 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 319 198 - 338 kph 210 mph |
| Cruise Speed |
272
169
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288 kph
179 mph
at 55% power, 8000ft/2438m. |
| Ceiling | 5882.64 19300 - 7833.36 m. 25700 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1306 705 - 1435 775 nm km. |
| Max Range | 1500 810 - 1759 950 nm km. |
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