Fournier RF 5
The Fournier RF 5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by Template:Ill .[1][2]
Design and development
The RF 5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF 4, and is a low-winged monoplane of all-wooden construction, with the crew of two sat in a tandem enclosed cockpit. It is semi-aerobatic with loops, stall turns, lazy eights, chandelles and spins approved.[3][4] It has a manually retractable center landing gear, a steerable tailwheel and detachable outrigger landing gear.[4] Spoilers are available to reduce lift.[4] The wingtips of the parked aircraft can be unlocked and folded inwards by a single person to reduce required hangar space.
Variants
- RF 5B
- An improved high-performance version. Powered by a 50.7 kW (68 hp) Limbach SL 1700 E Comet engine.[5] One prototype build by Alpavia.
- RF 5B Sperber
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- AeroJaén RF5-AJ1 Serrania
- License built version produced by Aeronáutica del Jaén SA
- TZ-3
- Brazilian Air Force designation of the RF 5.[6]
Specifications (RF 5)
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89,[7] Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1976–77[8]
General characteristics
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- Aspect ratio: 12.5
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- Propellers: 2-bladed Hoffman HO-V-62-R/160 fixed pitch propellerTemplate:Aircraft specs/length
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- g limits: +6 -3
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
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