Van's RV-9 Private ZU-IBX
- Manufacturer:
- Van's
- Type / Model:
- RV-9
- Registration:
- ZU-IBX
- Colour Scheme:
- Private
- Location:
- Durban - Virginia, South Africa
- Photographer:
- Brian Spurr
- Date Taken:
- 30/10/2015
- Image ID:
- #231656
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3960 x 2640
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Aircraft Data
The RV-9 is a side by side 2 seat single engine sport aircraft supplied in kit form for home builders. The aircraft design favours cruising and economy over speed and aerobatics and has good field performance. The RV-9 has a tailwheel, the RV-9A a nose w
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1997 | 412 | 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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Dimensions
| Length | 6.22 m. 20 ft. 5 in. |
| Wing Span | 8.53 m. 28 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 1.83 6 ft. 0 in. - 2.13 m. 7 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 461 1015 - 488 kg. 1075 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 726 1600 - 795 kg. 1750 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed |
275
171
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317 kph
197 mph
depending on engine fit |
| Cruise Speed |
240
149
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270 kph
168 mph
at 55% power, 8000ft/2438m. |
| Ceiling | 5181.6 17000 - 7467.6 m. 24500 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1296 700 - 1602 865 nm km. |
| Max Range | 1574 850 - 1898 1025 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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