The RV-8 is based on the RV-4 with a larger and wider tandem cockpit, a new cowling and straight landing legs. Kits are available for homebuilders.

C-GCSQ                  c/n 80064                     USA

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1995

Engine: 200hp(149kW) Lycoming IO-360                                                                                          Length: 21’0"(6.4m)                                                                                               Height; 5’7"(1.7m)Wingspan: 23’0"(7.01m)                                                                                                No.built: 25+ Range: 800miles(1287km)                                                               Cruising speed: 210mph(337kmh) Empty weight: 1090lb(494kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 1800lb(817kg)

The colourful aircraft illustrated below is registered as a Van's Super RV-8 and is powered by a 300hp Lycoming IO-540.