VAN‘S AIRCRAFT, INC. “RV-3″

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Key Takeaways:

The Van's Aircraft RV-3 is an all-metal, single-seat monoplane designed by Richard Van Grunsven, recognized with the "Best Aerodynamic Detailing" award at the 1972 EAA Fly-in.
Its construction features an all-metal fuselage and tail, wings built with I-beam spars, a fiberglass engine cowling, and conventional landing gear with wheel fairings.
The aircraft offers impressive performance, including a top speed of 195 mph, a climb rate of 1,900 fpm, and a range of 600 miles, powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine.

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Richard Van Grunsven’s all-metal single-seat monoplane won the “Best Aerodynamic Detailing” award at the 1972 EAA Fly-in. The wings are built around a single I-beam spar and a lighter rear spar. The fuselage and tail unit are built of light alloy, and the engine is covered with a fiberglass cowling. The conventional landing gear has Cleveland brakes and fiberglass wheel fairings.

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