Van’s Aircraft dropped a bomb at EAA’s AirVenture last week, announcing a—wait for it—high wing backcountry airplane. The company didn’t make a big deal of the major news and there was no official announcement. But Van’s vice president and COO Greg Hughes confirmed that the company is in the process of building an all-metal, high-wing airplane named the RV-15—the 15th design for the Aurora, Oregon-based company.
Van’s Aircraft to Introduce High-Wing Backcountry Airplane
Key Takeaways:
- Van's Aircraft is developing the RV-15, a new high-wing backcountry airplane, representing a significant departure from its historical low-wing designs.
- While specific details are limited, the RV-15 will initially be a tailwheel configuration, with a tricycle version planned for later release.
- The RV-15 is expected to complete its first flight before Oshkosh 2022, aligning with Van's Aircraft's 50th anniversary celebration.
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