title: Rud Aero RA-3
text: # 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
  