Van's RV-6
The Van’s RV-6 is a side-by-side kit aircraft that helped make the RV series one of the most popular homebuilt families in the world. Its low wing, simple metal structure, and strong performance appeal to pilots who enjoy building as much as flying. The RV-6 remains a classic amateur-built sport aircraft.
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The RV-6 helped make Van's RV series the world's most popular homebuilt aircraft family, pairing side-by-side seating with simple metal construction.
Specifications
| Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Height | 1.7 m (6 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.7 t |
| Range | 750 NM (1,389 km) |
| Maximum speed | 175 kt (324 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 48 kt (89 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Landing distance | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 142 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-360 |
| Units built | 2,700 |
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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