Rud Aero RA-3

RA-3
General information
Type	Aerobatic trainer
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Rud Aero
History
Introduction date	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] [3]}

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

References

1. "RUD RA-3". Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
2. "Rud Aero Debuted Aerobatic trainer". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
3. AVweb Staff (2014-04-06). "At Rud Aero, New Designs In The Works". AVweb. Retrieved 2024-10-06.