Van's RV-14
The Van’s RV-14 is a larger, more spacious kit aircraft that combines modern ergonomics with the familiar RV low-wing layout. It can be built with a tailwheel or tricycle undercarriage and supports aerobatic flying. The design represents a modern refinement of Van’s decades of homebuilt experience.
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Did you know?
The RV-14 can be built with either tailwheel or tricycle gear, a builder's choice most other RV kit models don't offer.
Specifications
| Length | 6.9 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.9 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 180 kt (333 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 49 kt (91 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 190 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming IO-390 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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