Gippsland GA-8
Crew | 1 | The Gippsland GA-8 “Airvan” is a single piston engine high-wing aircraft operating under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate. It is capable of carrying five passengers with a flight crew of two. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 up to 300 HP at sea level. The Airvan has a maximum takeoff weight of 4,000 lbs. T The cockpit is Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible. NTPS operates the Airvan in Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS), Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction. |
Passenger | 7 | |
Manufacturer | GippsAero | |
Country of Origin | Australia | |
Engine | Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 | |
Power | 300 hp | |
Length | 29 ft 4 in | |
Height | 12 ft 9 in | |
Wing Span | 40 ft 3 in | |
Wing Area | 208 ft2 | |
MTOW | 4,000 lbs | |
Range | 730 nm | |
Vne | 130 kts | |
Climb Rate (sea level) | 788 ft/min | |
Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft |