Van’s Aircraft Inc. of Oregon was formed by Richard VanGrunsven to market plans and kits for the single seat all-metal sporting aircraft, the Van’s RV-3, which he designed and built between 1968 and 1981. The Van's RV-3A is an RV-3 which has been retro-fitted with stronger wing root and rear spar attachments for aerobatics. The RV-3B is fitted with a new wing design. It can be powered by engines in the range 100hp(75kW) to 160hp(119kW).

N5AJ                        c/n 559                       USA

Single seat light aircraft first flown in 1972

Engine: 150hp(112kW) Lycoming O-290-G                                                                                       Length: 19’0"(5.79m)                                                                                            Height: 5’1"(1.54m)Wingspan: 19’11"(6.07m)                                                                                             No.built: 240+ Range: 512miles(824km)                                                                Cruising speed: 175mph(282kmh) Empty weight: 750lb(340kg)                                                   Maximum take-off weight: 1100lb(499kg)

An example of the RV-3A is illustrated below.