[2] The RV-8 incorporated changes as a result of lessons learned in producing the popular RV-4 design.

[6] The RV-8 also has increased wingspan and wing area over the RV-4, as well as greater cockpit width, headroom, legroom and an increased useful load, all with a view to accommodating larger pilots.

[2][5] The RV-8 series was intended from inception to include a nose-gear-equipped version designated the RV-8A.

[1] Data from Van's Aircraft[7][8]General characteristics Performance

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