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Jims RV-8
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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