2007 Vans RV-4 Rocket
Experimental / Homebuilt
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This is an Harmon Rocket, 260 HP. A wonderful fast aircraft has had one owner built by Kevin Armstrong (deceased) and first flown in 2007. Now owned by his sons who are non pilots and wishing to sell. The aircraft has been issued a new permit to fly by the LAA valid till 12-Sept-25. During the annual inspection the cylinders were removed for inspection of cam shaft and general serviceability. No problems found.
Flight test report by UK LAA, please click on the Aircraft Review button below. Currently historically this a/c was certified at MTOW of 1781 lbs, currently there is an application with the LAA to increase this to the designers MTOW of 2000 lbs. Being the first Rocket in the UK for reasons of "expeditious" LAA permit issue the lower weight was used prior to experience on type being obtained.
This aircraft is one of the fastest and easiest aircraft to maintain being with the LAA. Exceptional opportunity to own an easy to fly "RV type" with special performance.
Interior
Please refer to photos. The hole in the panel is the removal of a non approved "historic" VOR. I would suggest this area to be used for a modern iPad with moving map navigation.
Exterior
Wheel spats to be refitted after minor repairs and not shown in the current photos.
Modifications / STCs
• Typical cruise speed is 170 kts indicated and a TAS of 187 kts (GPS derived), with 52 lts per hour.
• This aircraft is a "Time Machine" shrinking Europe. Flown from UK to the Black Sea, Romania in a day as I recall.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Vans RV-4 Rocket
This 2007 Vans RV-4 Rocket (G-RCKT) is a 1-seat experimental / homebuilt .
The RV-4 Rocket cruises at 2 kts (4 km/h) .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Vans RV-4 Rocket — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-RCKT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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United Kingdom
GB
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check G-RCKT against the NTSB accident database.
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