Van\'s Aircraft RV-7

Rum 🇺🇸

07 May 2026 · © Rum

Came to a stop on the ramp in front of me with his aero club & 6 other planes.

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Aircraft

RV-7 RV7

Yellow and black kitplane-style livery, possible custom paint for owner-built aircraft

Manufacturer

Van\'s Aircraft

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Achievements

Livery Legend

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Insights

Aviation History

One of the most popular kit-built sport aircraft, renowned for aerobatic capabilities and versatility. Over 1,900 RV-7s reportedly completed/flying by 2023.

Fleet Rarity

Common among homebuilts, rare relative to certified production, but one of the most numerous kitplanes.

Record Flights

Common in cross-country and fly-in events; not used on scheduled or record long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

RV-series aircraft have excellent safety records for kit-planes but are not commonly involved in high-profile incidents.

Future Outlook

Continues to be built and flown by aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360 (typical for RV-7, not directly visible)

Engine

7.6 m

Wingspan

6.1 m

Length

1,180 km

Range

322 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

816 kg

MTOW

1.7 m

Height

180-200 hp (~135-150 kW, typical for this engine, not directly visible)

Thrust

Not rated for Part 36 ICAO (experimental/homebuilt); varies with prop/engine

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