VAN‘S AIRCRAFT, INC. "RV-3"

VAN‘S AIRCRAFT, INC. “RV-3″

Plane & Pilot

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Van's RV-3 is an all-metal, single-seat monoplane designed by Richard Van Grunsven, which won the "Best Aerodynamic Detailing" award at the 1972 EAA Fly-in.
Constructed primarily from light alloy with I-beam spars in its wings and a fiberglass engine cowling, it features conventional landing gear with Cleveland brakes.
Powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine, it achieves a top speed of 195 mph, a cruise speed of 185 mph, and a climb rate of 1,900 feet per minute.
With a fuel capacity of 24 gallons, the aircraft has a range of 600 miles and a service ceiling of 21,000 feet.

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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.