It can do this. (The plane in the video is the slightly larger sister of the RV-7, the RV-14).
It goes fast.
We're most likely going to build the RV-7A variant, a tricycle-gear. This is a safer option for a lower-time PIC (me), the insurance costs are less, and it seems the prudent option for now. TBD. We're also most likely going to install a 180HP engine, so we'll focus on those performance specs.
RV - 7A | |||
| Solo Weight 1400 lbs Gross Weight 1800 lbs | 180 hp | ||
| Speeds and ranges in statute mph (sm) Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2 Blade C/S prop | |||
| Speed - Solo Weight | |||
| Top Speed | 208 mph | ||
| Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] | 198 mph | ||
| Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] | 178 mph | ||
| Stall Speed | 51 mph | ||
| Speed - Gross Weight | |||
| Top Speed | 207 mph | ||
| Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft] | 197 mph | ||
| Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft] | 177 mph | ||
| Stall Speed | 58 mph | ||
| Ground Performance - Solo Weight | |||
| Takeoff Distance | 275 ft | ||
| Landing Distance | 350 ft | ||
| Ground Performance - Gross Weight | |||
| Takeoff Distance | 575 ft | ||
| Landing Distance | 500 ft | ||
| Climb/Ceiling - Solo Weight | |||
| Rate of Climb | 2,100 fpm | ||
| Ceiling | 22,000 ft | ||
| Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight | |||
| Rate of Climb | 1,600 fpm | ||
| Ceiling | 19,500 ft | ||
| Range | |||
| Range [75% @ 8000 ft] | 765 sm | ||
| Range [55% @ 8000 ft] | 940 sm | ||
