Vans RV-7

The RV-7 is the pre-punched fuselage of the RV-9 and the pre-punched wings and tail of the RV-8 married together. It comes in tail wheel or nosewheel, and sliding or tilt up canopy. The RV-7/7A replaced the RV-6/6A.
About 70% of our customers prefer side by side seating and the RV-7/7A has a roomy cockpit that will easily accept two 6’ + adults with sufficient leg, head and elbow room to stay comfortable for three to four hours at a time. The seating arrangement puts both occupants on an equal footing – standard dual controls and optional dual brakes give either occupant full control with equal visibility.
The RV-7/7A retains all the traditional RV virtues. It is an all-around sport airplane, with excellent cross-country capability, fine aerobatic qualities and superior handling. A typical RV-7 can hold two FAA standard pilots, 100 lbs. of baggage and full tanks: 42 gallons. At the aerobatic gross weight of 1600 lbs., the RV-7/7A complies with the +6/-3G standards of the FAA’s Aerobatic Category and can still carry two people, making it possible for a new pilot to get aerobatic instruction before he or she starts rolling and looping.
Both sliding and tip-up canopies are available. Both may be opened for taxi ventilation.

All RVs are capable of very short take-offs and landings and the RV-7/7A is no exception. Equipped with any Lycoming engine between 150 and 200 hp, and either a fixed-pitch or constant-speed propeller, it will leave the ground quickly and climb at impressive rates. The rugged fixed steel landing gear (tailwheel or tri-gear) makes it possible to operate from almost any airstrip, including grass or dirt.

RV-7
Engine: 160 hp
Prop: Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0in.
Length: 20 ft 4 in.
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1061 - 1114 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 -  9.0 lb/hp
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 201 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 191 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 172 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 650 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,400 fpm
Ceiling: 18,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 835 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 1,025 sm

RV-7
Engine: 180 hp
Prop:  Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0in.
Length: 20 ft 4 in.
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1061 - 1114 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 -  9.0 lb/hp
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 209 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 199 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 179 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 575 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,650 fpm
Ceiling: 20,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 775 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 950 sm

RV-7
Engine: 200 hp
Prop:  Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0in.
Length: 20 ft 4 in.
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1061 - 1114 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 -  9.0 lb/hp
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 216 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 206 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 186 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 500 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,900 fpm
Ceiling: 22,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 765 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 935 sm

RV-7A
Engine: 160 hp
Prop:  Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0 in
Length: 20 ft 4 in
Height: 7 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1077 - 1130 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 - 9.0 lb/hp  
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 199 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 189 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 170 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 650 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,350 fpm
Ceiling: 17,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 825 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 1015 sm

RV-7A
Engine: 180 hp
Prop:  Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0 in
Length: 20 ft 4 in
Height: 7 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1077 - 1130 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 - 9.0 lb/hp  
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 207 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 197 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 177 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 575 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,600 fpm
Ceiling: 19,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 765 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 940 sm

RV-7A
Engine: 200 hp
Prop:  Hartzell 2 Blade C/S
Span: 25 ft 0 in
Length: 20 ft 4 in
Height: 7 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 121 sq ft
Empty Weight: 1077 - 1130 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Loading: 14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading: 12.0 - 9.0 lb/hp  
Engine: 150-200 hp
Propeller: Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity: 42 US gal
Baggage: 100 lbs
Top Speed: 213 mph
Cruise 75% @ 8000 ft: 204 mph
Cruise 55% @ 8000 ft: 183 mph
Stall Speed: 58 mph
Takeoff Distance: 500 ft
Landing Distance: 500 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,850 fpm
Ceiling: 21,500 ft
Range 75% @ 8000 ft: 755 sm
Range 55% @ 8000 ft: 925 sm