Rud Aero RA-3
# Rud Aero RA-3

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

## 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.

## 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)

Avionics

* Dynon Skyview
