GippsAero
GA8 Airvan
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is a rugged single-engine utility aircraft built for the harshest conditions, with a strut-braced high wing, fixed gear, and a boxy load-friendly cabin. Powered by a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540, it seats up to eight and excels at skydiving, survey, missionary, and outback transport from rough, short strips.
- Rugged single-engine utility / bush aircraft
- 300 hp Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 engine
- Boxy, load-friendly cabin with large doors
- Short-field and rough-strip capability
- Skydiving, survey, and outback transport roles
- Seats up to 8
GA8 Airvan key specifications
- Range
- 730 nm
- Cruise speed
- 120 kts
- Passengers
- up to 8
- Max take-off weight
- 4,000 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Piston
About the GA8 Airvan
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is a utility aircraft from the Airvan family that entered service in 2000 and is an established, widely-supported design. Developed in Australia, it is built for flexible passenger and cargo missions into demanding airfields.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 730 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 120 knots. It seats up to 8 passengers and is powered by 1 Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 engine.
Its 730 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. Use the comparisons below to see how the GA8 Airvan stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.
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How the GA8 Airvan compares
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