RV-3 Performance
Solo Weight 1050 lbs 125 hp 150 hp
Empty weight and performance measured with fixed pitch wood propeller
Speed
Top Speed 195 mph 207 mph
Cruise [75% @ 8000'] 185 mph 196 mph
Cruise [55% @ 8000'] 166 mph 176 mph
Stall Speed 51 mph 51 mph
Ground Performance
Takeoff Distance 350 ft 300 ft
Landing Distance 350 ft 350 ft
Climb/Ceiling
Rate of Climb 1,700 fpm 2,050 fpm
Ceiling 20,500 ft 23,500 ft
Range
Range [75% @ 8000'] 640 sm 595 sm
Range [55% @ 8000'] 770 sm 715 sm
Other
Speed Ratio 3.82:1 4.06:1

 

 
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