Performance and Dimensions

Vans Aircaft photo Dimensions and performance figures from Vans aircraft web site: Exterior Dimensions
Span	25 ft 0 in
Length	20 ft 4 in
Height	7 ft 10 in
Wing Area	121 sq ft
Weights
Empty Weight	1077 - 1130 lbs
Gross Weight	1800 lbs
Loadings
Wing Loading	14.8 lb/sq ft
Power Loading	12.0 - 9.0 lb/hp
Powerplant/Systems
Engine	150-200 hp
Propeller	Fixed or C/S
Fuel Capacity	42 US gal
Other
Baggage	100 lbs

RV-7A Performance

Solo Weight 1400 lbs Gross Weight 1800 lbs	160 hp	180 hp	200 hp
Empty weight and performance measured with Hartzell 2 Blade C/S prop
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