Van's RV-8 Private G-CCIR
- Manufacturer:
- Van's
- Type / Model:
- RV-8
- Registration:
- G-CCIR
- Colour Scheme:
- Private
- Location:
- Oban, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Simon Willson
- Date Taken:
- 30/05/2021
- Image ID:
- #384852
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5000 x 3333
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Aircraft Data
The RV-8 is a tandem 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 RV8 has a tailwheel, the RV8a a nosewheel.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1998 | 830 | 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 | 6.35 m. 20 ft. 10 in. - 6.4 m. 21 ft. 0 in. |
| Wing Span | 7.32 m. 24 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 1.52 5 ft. 0 in. - 2.13 m. 7 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 484 1067 - 508 kg. 1120 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 817 kg. 1800 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed |
328
204
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357 kph
222 mph
depending on engine fit |
| Cruise Speed |
275
171
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301 kph
187 mph
at 55% power, 8000ft/2438m |
| Ceiling | 5638.8 18500 - 6858 m. 22500 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1426 770 - 1583 855 nm km. |
| Max Range | 1722 930 - 1889 1020 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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