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RV3B Empty Weight

RV-3Bs seem to vary between 733 pounds and nearly 900 pounds, although some will be outside that range. Generally the heavier ones will be IFR equipped.

I'm hoping that the one I'm building is no more than 850 pounds but we'll see. It'll be VFR day, but have lights and autopilot. It does not have an inverted system and will only have one com radio. It'll have minimal electrical backup.

A good reference site is: the unofficial RV3 Headquarters.

Dave
 
I have two RV-3's on my W&B list.

763 lbs (Wood FP prop & IO-320)

889 lbs (Whirlwind 3-blade Composite CS & IO-320)
 
My 3b is 776. O320, 3 blade catto, full Dynon 10? suite, custom fabricated slider, rv8 style front baggage compartment.
 
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