Van’s RV-9, in brief
The RV-9 is a two-seat tailwheel kit aircraft from Van’s Aircraft, designed with a longer wing than the RV-7 for more efficient, gentler cross-country flying rather than aerobatics.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Van’s Aircraft |
| Model | RV-9 (tailwheel) |
| Production | 2001-present (kit-built) |
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-320/IO-320, 150-160 hp (typical) |
| Seats | Up to 2 |
| Max cruise speed | ~165 kts |
| Max range | ~800 nm |
Financing a Van’s RV-9
Completed RV-9s trade broadly from $80K to $180K 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-9?
Yes. FLYING Finance offers financing on completed, properly documented amateur-built aircraft like the RV-9.
Is the RV-9 aerobatic like the RV-7?
No, the RV-9’s longer wing is optimized for efficient cross-country flying rather than aerobatics.
Ready to look at financing for a Van’s RV-9? See the full Experimental Aircraft Financing overview or run the numbers with our aircraft finance calculator.
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