So what model is still Van's bread winner?

gasman · #1 10-20-2009, 01:02 AM

As of October 19, 2009 6,396 RV aircraft have been
completed and flown!
Listed by Model
RV-3 264
RV-4 1306
RV-6/6A 2368
RV-7/7A 845
RV-8/8A 922
RV-9/9A 479
RV-10 206
RV-12 6

SO IT IS STILL THE RV6/6A...........

lufthans.nl · #2 10-20-2009, 01:09 AM

Especially when considering that the completion rate of the newer models will likely be higher than that of the -6. So even more -6 kits have been sold...

Either way, these are some VERY impressive numbers for a modest company from Oregon...

ChiefPilot · #3 10-20-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lufthans.nl

Especially when considering that the completion rate of the newer models will likely be higher than that of the -6. So even more -6 kits have been sold...

Either way, these are some VERY impressive numbers for a modest company from Oregon...

And there are still a number of -6/6A kits in progress...well, at least one that I know of for sure :-)

Geico266 · #4 10-20-2009, 06:25 AM

I thought the -6 was discontinued in favor of the -7, but I see now you can still buy the kits, and some are prepunched. Some things just keep getting better.

WingsOnWheels · #5 10-20-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefPilot

And there are still a number of -6/6A kits in progress...well, at least one that I know of for sure :-)

Make that at least two... #20306 - I think I am the 4th owner of this kit. And the first to get a significant portion of work done.

WenEng · #6 10-20-2009, 07:37 AM

3rd owner and the one who will complete it sometime next year..

C-GRVT · #7 10-20-2009, 07:51 AM

what the breakdown is between taildragger and "A" models sold.
Bill Brooks
Ottawa, Canada
RV-6A finishing kit

N941WR · #8 10-20-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by C-GRVT

what the breakdown is between taildragger and "A" models sold.
Bill Brooks
Ottawa, Canada
RV-6A finishing kit

I always wondered that number myself and asked Van's about it once. They told me they don't really know that until they sell the fuselage kit.

JonJay · #9 10-20-2009, 09:46 AM

Well, forever is a long time I guess, but considering the 6 had a 10 year jump on the 8 and was still being sold in great numbers for another 5 years until the 7 replaced it, the other models have a lot of catching up to do. As an indication of how many kits are still out there unfinished, just do a quick search in BS for RV's and see what pops up. Lot's of them yet to be completed.

WingsOnWheels · #10 10-20-2009, 09:50 AM

I would like to see a breakdown of how many RV-6(A) empennage, wing, fuselage, and finishing kits have been sold. It would give an idea where most folks give up. I'm gussing most people quit during the emp or wings. if you make it to the fuselage, you can get in and make airplane noises....