N941WR
Legacy Member
While looking at the Van's RV-9 web page (again) I was wondering why there are two different gross weights listed for the RV-9.
Could someone explain this to me? Is it based on the empty weight, the engine size, or did they strengthen the airframe after they sold a bunch of kits? If I make mine really light (I've seen one -9 that weighed 998 lbs.) does my GW go down?
Van's Web Site said:Weights
Empty Weight 1028 - 1075 lbs
Gross Weight 1600 - 1750 lbs
Could someone explain this to me? Is it based on the empty weight, the engine size, or did they strengthen the airframe after they sold a bunch of kits? If I make mine really light (I've seen one -9 that weighed 998 lbs.) does my GW go down?