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Jims RV-8

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Builder:
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Jim Novak
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Location:
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Coppell, TX - USA
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Aircraft:
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Van's Aircraft - RV-8
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Manufacturer:
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http://www.vansaircraft.com/
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Engine:
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Barrett Precision Engines - IO-360X
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Prop:
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MT - MTB-9 - Fixed
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Total Build Time:
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3465 Hours
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Welcome to my experimental aircraft Web site. I am building a Van's Aircraft RV-8.
General characteristics of the RV-8
Capacity: myself and one passenger
Length: 21 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Wing area: 116 sq ft
Empty weight: 1,120 lb
Gross weight: 1,800 lb
Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons
Powerplant: Lycoming IO-360 four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine with fuel injection, 180 hp
Performance
Maximum speed: 221 mph
Cruise speed: 210 mph at 75% power at 8000 feet
Stall speed: 58 mph
Range: 940 mi at 55% power and 8000 feet
Service ceiling: 22,500 ft
Rate of climb: 1,900 ft/min
Wing loading: 15.5 lb/sq ft
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