The RV-9A is a tricycle gear low-wing airplane. The airframe is riveted aluminum. The intent is to have a fuel-efficient, rapid and fun cross-country platform. Van’s do offer the classical Lycoming engines. We are considering the Lockwood package for the Rotax 916is, which is fuel-injected and should allow for unprecedented performances for any Van’s aircraft ever built. The expected performance with comparison to Lycoming engine is tabulated below.

	Published numbers
Seats	2
Wing Span	28 ft
Stall Speed	38 kts
Fuel Capacity	36 US gal
Max Take-Off Weight	1750 LBS

	Lycoming IO-320	Rotax 916iS	Delta
Engine Power	160 hp	137 hp	-23 hp
Payload	679 LBS	759 LBS	+80 LBS
Cruise @ DA 8,500	161 kts	190 kts	+29 kts
Rate of Climb	1900 ft/min	N/A	N/A
Fuel Burn Rate	9.6 gph	5.5 gph	-4.1 gph
Range	700 SM	1200+ SM	+500 SM
Max ceiling	18,500 ft	23,000 ft	+4,500 ft
Time Between Overhaul	2000 hr	2000 hr	same