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DeeCee 57 05-28-2020 02:55 AM

Vans RVs Comparison Table
 
Maybe it’s been done here before, but couldn’t find it… Maybe it’s totally useless, maybe not… Here goes…

Here’s a Printscreen of a comparison spreadsheet. Top group lists Performance Details for all models, middle group Aircraft Specs, and lower group in standardized metric units.



It always surprised me that some essential data, such as typical useful load, is not to be found on Vans official site. Also interesting some never told facts such as the ever decreasing speed ration, look at the RV-3B figure and compare to other models...
All data presented here are as published on Vans official site about 2 weeks ago when I started playing with. Some of the figures are calculated by the spreadsheet, some are missing as not found on Vans site.

The original spreadsheet may be downloaded here:
http://www.aerofun.ch/download/vans-rvs-comparison-table.xlsx


Hope some of you find it useful or interesting :)

scottwalsh 05-28-2020 04:03 AM

Very useful, I've done similar things on a smaller scale.

Suggestion, would be great to see a metric performance section (km, m, and ft for height).

rv8ch 05-28-2020 04:27 AM

interesting!
 
Very cool, Dan. I didn't realize that the RV-8 was such a mule! I guess that front baggage compartment helps.

N40ES 05-28-2020 05:25 AM

Payload VS Useful Load
 
Not intending to create controversy but: What is the definition of "Payload" VS "Useful Load" ?

Flying again! 05-28-2020 05:50 AM

Unfortunately I can?t see the table and the link does not work for me. I am using an iPad Pro.

TJ

DeeCee 57 05-28-2020 05:51 AM

thanks for the quick feedback guys, Payload has been renamed into a correct Useful Load ;)

PaulvS 05-28-2020 05:57 AM

mpg
 
Another interesting calc will be miles per gallon, I'm going to try that with the downloadable version. And if it correlates with the speed ratio. Van's were originally a bit unique with being able to achieve the 4:1 "total performance" speed ratio.

yarddart 05-28-2020 06:02 AM

Rv3b
 
That?s why the b is so much fun to fly

Pilot135pd 05-28-2020 07:40 AM

I thought I read here on the forum that the -7 and -8 wing were the same but it shows here the -8 is a foot shorter. :confused: Still looks like the best performing plane overall though :D

von_flyer 05-28-2020 07:42 AM

Narrower fuselage.


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