The GippsAero GA8 Airvan 8 is a single-engined utility aircraft manufactured by GippsAero (formerly known as Gippsland Aeronautics) state of Victoria in southeastern Australia.
The GA8 has been designed for use on air strips with limited operating conditions, performing tasks such as passenger services, freight, sightseeing, parachuting, observation, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and search and rescue operations. Its design emphasises ruggedness and ease of use. First flown on 3 March 1995.
Max Seats: 7
Max takeoff weight: 1,814 kg / 3,999 lb
Range at MTOW: 1,352 km / 840 mi / 730 nmi
Cruising speed: 222 km/h / 138 mph / 120 kn
Wingspan: 12.28 m / 40 ft 3 in
Length: 8.95 m / 29 ft 4 in
Height: 3.89 m / 12 ft 9 in
Engine: 1 × Textron Lycoming IO-540-K1A5