Van's RV-3

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Kitbuilt low wing single piston light aircraft, original RV-3 variants ceased production in 1996, current variant offered is RV-3B with new wing spar design.

Lift type

Fixed wing

Assembly

Kit-built

Control

Piloted

Engine type

Piston

Application

Sport

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
Van's RV-3	1971 / 1971		Single-seat, low-wing kit-built aircraft, includes RV-3B.

Airframer

Van's Aircraft Inc.

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