RV-8 46 ARF

Founded by Richard "Van" VanGrunsven in 1973, Van's Aircraft is a homebuilt aircraft kit manufacturer based at Aurora State Airport, Oregon, USA.
Hangar 9’s scale ARTF model is based on the hugely successful “Vans Aircraft” RV8 homebuilt plane that first flew in 1995. The RV8 was designed right from the start to offer civilian pilots a relatively high performance low-wing aircraft with a sporty “fighter” type two-set tandem cockpit. The RV8 flies at between 206 and 222 mph depending on the engine used, and with its lightweight all aluminium construction it also has a highly desirable rate of climb.

This super scale model is constructed from laser-cut balsa and plywood resulting in a durable airframe with an accurate scale outline that is then covered with Ultracote™ in a typical scale colour scheme, predominately white with red and silver trim stripes and a red and white checkerboard rudder.

Designed to fly with an Evolution™ .52 two-stroke or electric motor the model replicates the performance of the full size very well and offers the modeller the chance to fly a great looking scale aircraft with dependable flight characteristics. The electric route is made simpler by the inclusion of all the necessary hardware in the box – no conversion is necessary.

Thanks to the models light wing loading and fully functioning flaps scale landings can be performed with ease with minimal risk of tip stalling, whilst the pre-hinged control surfaces with pre-installed control horns, plug in wing panels and plug in tail makes transport and assembly easy.

Access to the radio equipment is equally easy thanks to the large removable top hatch.

The fibreglass engine cowling aluminium landing gear and wheel spats come ready painted and match the covering perfectly, and overall assembly of the model is both quick and easy thanks to the step-by-step photo illustrated assembly guide and the comprehensive hardware pack.

Build it at home, just like the full-size!