RA-3
Role	Aerobatic trainer Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Rud Aero
Introduction	2013

The Rud Aero RA-3 is an American composite aerobatic training aircraft, produced by Rud Aero.^[1]

Design and development

The RA-3 is a single engine two-seat, side-by-side configuration, low wing, tricycle gear composite construction aircraft. The aircraft is built using carbon fiber construction throughout. The aircraft has a cambered training wing that can be exchanged for a constant chord symmetrical wing for advanced aerobatic training. The aircraft is designed to operate as an FAR Part 21.24 aircraft, with future modifications to meet American LSA standards.^[2]

Variants

RA-3

Base model

RA-3L

LSA variant

Specifications (RA-3)

Data from EAA, Manufacturer

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 1
• Length: 22 ft (6.7 m)
• Wingspan: 24 ft (7.3 m)
• Empty weight: 1,100 lb (499 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,800 lb (816 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 44 U.S. gallons (170 L; 37 imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 Horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 180 hp (130 kW)
• Propellers: 3-bladed MT Propeller constant speed propeller

Performance

• Maximum speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 117 kn (135 mph, 217 km/h)
• Stall speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
• g limits: +-8g
• Rate of climb: 1,961 ft/min (9.96 m/s)

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