RV7/7a | cossaviation

Specifications

RV aircraft are cantilever low wing monoplanes of traditional riveted aluminium construction. RV structures are “monocoque” or “stressed skin” design, providing strength and durability.

The RV-7 has short, low aspect ratio, constant-chord wings, providing low wing loading with favourable stall characteristics and very good climb and altitude performance.

The all-metal construction withstands the rigours of training without compromising cost or performance.

The RV-7A is designed to accommodate a Lycoming 160 hp to 200 hp engine with 2000 hr TBO.

The RV-7A is fully aerobatic with excellent control response throughout the speed range.

Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2 Blade C/S prop

Speeds and ranges in statute mph (sm)

Solo Weight 1400 lbs/Gross Weight 1800lbs 160 hp 180 hp 200 hp

Speed - Solo Weight
Top Speed	202 mph	210 mph	217 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft]	192 mph	200 mph	207 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft]	173 mph	180 mph	187 mph
Stall Speed	51 mph	51 mph	51 mph

Speed - Gross Weight
Top Speed	201 mph	209 mph	216 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft]	191 mph	199 mph	206 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft]	172 mph	179 mph	186 mph
Stall Speed	58 mph	58 mph	58 mph

Ground Performance - Solo Weight
Takeoff Distance	300 ft	275 ft	250 ft
Landing Distance	350 ft	350 ft	350 ft

Ground Performance - Gross Weight
Takeoff Distance	650 ft	575 ft	500 ft
Landing Distance	500 ft	500 ft	500 ft

Climb/Ceiling - Solo Weight
Rate of Climb	1,900 fpm	2,200 fpm	2,550 fpm
Ceiling	21,000 ft	23,000 ft	25,500 ft

Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight
Rate of Climb	1,400 fpm	1,650 fpm	1,900 fpm
Ceiling	18,500 ft	20,500 ft	22,500 ft

Range
Range [75% @ 8000 ft]	835 sm	775 sm	765 sm
Range [55% @ 8000 ft]	1,025 sm	950 sm	935 sm

Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2 Blade C/S prop

Speeds and ranges in statute mph (sm)

Solo Weight 1400 lbs/Gross Weight 1800lbs 160 hp 180 hp 200 hp

Speed - Solo Weight
Top Speed	200 mph	208 mph	215 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft]	190 mph	198 mph	205 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft]	171 mph	178 mph	185 mph
Stall Speed	51 mph	51 mph	51 mph

Speed - Gross Weight
Top Speed	199 mph	207 mph	213 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000 ft]	189 mph	197 mph	204 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000 ft]	170 mph	177 mph	183 mph
Stall Speed	58 mph	58 mph	58 mph

Ground Performance - Solo Weight
Takeoff Distance	300 ft	275 ft	250 ft
Landing Distance	350 ft	350 ft	350 ft

Ground Performance - Gross Weight
Takeoff Distance	650 ft	575 ft	500 ft
Landing Distance	500 ft	500 ft	500 ft

Climb/Ceiling - Solo Weight
Rate of Climb	1,800 fpm	2,100 fpm	2,450 fpm
Ceiling	20,000 ft	22,000 ft	24,500 ft

Climb/Ceiling - Gross Weight
Rate of Climb	1,350 fpm	1,600 fpm	1,850 fpm
Ceiling	17,500 ft	19,500 ft	21,500 ft

Range
Range [75% @ 8000 ft]	825 sm	765 sm	755 sm
Range [55% @ 8000 ft]	1015 sm	940 sm	925 sm