Van’s RV-7, in brief
The RV-7 is one of Van’s Aircraft’s most popular kit designs, a two-seat tailwheel aircraft that combines brisk cross-country speed with light aerobatic capability, a hallmark of the RV line’s sporty handling.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Van’s Aircraft |
| Model | RV-7 (tailwheel) |
| Production | 2001-present (kit-built) |
| Engine | 1x Lycoming IO-360/IO-390, 180-210 hp (typical) |
| Seats | Up to 2 |
| Max cruise speed | ~185 kts |
| Max range | ~750 nm |
Financing a Van’s RV-7
Completed RV-7s trade broadly from $90K to $200K depending on build quality and equipment. FLYING Finance offers financing on completed, properly documented amateur-built aircraft.
Frequently asked questions
Can you finance an RV-7?
Yes. FLYING Finance offers financing on completed, properly documented amateur-built aircraft like the RV-7.
Is the RV-7 aerobatic?
Yes, the RV-7 is capable of light aerobatics, a common feature across Van’s tailwheel RV models.
Ready to look at financing for a Van’s RV-7? See the full Experimental Aircraft Financing overview or run the numbers with our aircraft finance calculator.
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