FLYVANS.COM RV-7A General

The RV-7A is our aircraft of choice! How we came to that conclusion, you can read in the project section.
In this section we will introduce you to the RV-7A, its design features and decisions specific to our work in progress.

both pictures from www.vansaircraft.com, Factory Demonstrator N137RV

Dimensions

Wingspan:
Length:
Height:
Wheelbase:
Wing Area:

7.62 m
6.198 m
2.384 m
ca 2.134 m
11.24 m 2

25 ft 0 in
20 ft 4 in
7 ft 10
7 ft
121 sq ft

Weights

Empty Weight:
Max. Gross Weight:
Aerobatic Gross Weight:
Max. Baggage:

476.2 kg
816.4 kg
725.7 kg
45.3 kg

1050 lbs
1800 lbs
1600 lbs
100 lbs

Other

Fuel Capacity:
Wing Loading:

159 l
72.26 kg/m 2

42 U.S.gal.
14.8 lb / sq in


	1. RV-7A General 2. RV-7A Performance 3. Decisions 4. Milestones / Timeline

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