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GA8 Airvan

GippsAero · Utility aircraft/Transport · Australia · Modern (1992–2009)

GA8 Airvan — Utility aircraft/Transport
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The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is a single-engined utility aircraft manufactured by GippsAero of Victoria, Australia. It can seat up to eight people, including the pilot.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Australia
Manufacturer
GippsAero
Operator
United States Civil Air Patrol
Primary Role
Utility aircraft/Transport
Service Entry
2000
Produced
2000–2020 2025–present
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-six
Thrust / Power
300 hp
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
40
Empty Weight (lb)
2198
MTOW (lb)
3999
Endurance (hr)
Six hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
20013
Range (mi)
840
Max Speed (mph)
150