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Vans RV 3
Even after twenty-five years, the
RV-3 is still one of the best all around single seat airplane kit
available. Light, fast, nimble, and possessing remarkable short
field capabilities. Despite the fact that it was designed as a sport
airplane, the RV-3 has proven a capable cross-country traveller. The
fuel capacity allows practical distances, the cockpit is big enough
for pilots up to about 6’ 3", and there is enough baggage space to
carry a reasonable amount of "stuff."
Span |
19 ft 11 in |
Length |
19 ft |
Height |
5 ft |
Wing Area |
90 sq ft |
Weights |
Empty Weight without
electric system |
703 lbs |
Empty Weight with electric
system |
750 lbs |
Gross Weight |
1100 lbs |
Loadings |
Wing Loading |
12.22 lbs/sq ft |
Power Loading |
11.0 - 6.9 lb/hp) |
Powerplant/Systems |
Engine |
100 -160 hp |
Propeller |
Fixed or C/S |
Fuel Capacity |
30 US gal |
Other |
Baggage |
30 lbs |
Solo Weight 1050 lbs |
125 hp |
150 hp |
Empty weight and
performance measured with fixed pitch wood propeller |
Speed |
Top Speed |
195 mph |
207 mph |
Cruise [75% @ 8000'] |
185 mph |
196 mph |
Cruise [55% @ 8000'] |
166 mph |
176 mph |
Stall Speed |
51 mph |
51 mph |
Ground
Performance |
Takeoff Distance |
350 ft |
300 ft |
Landing Distance |
350 ft |
350 ft |
Climb/Ceiling |
Rate of Climb |
1,700 fpm |
2,050 fpm |
Ceiling |
20,500 ft |
23,500 ft |
Range |
Range [75% @ 8000'] |
640 sm |
595 sm |
Range [55% @ 8000'] |
770 sm |
715 sm |
Other |
Speed Ratio |
3.82:1 |
4.06:1 |
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