Dudek Rex

Design and development

The Rex was designed as an beginner glider for pilots undergoing flight training and also for novice pilots. It is made from Skytex material with Technora lines. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Rex in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".

Variants

Rex 25

Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its 10.65 m (34.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.67 m² (276.3 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.41:1. The pilot weight range is 45 to 75 kg (99 to 165 lb).

Rex 27

Mid-sized model for medium weight pilots. Its 11.02 m (36.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.51 m² (296.1 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.41:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).

Rex 29

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.41 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.47 m² (317.2 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.41:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb).

Specifications (Rex-27)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

Crew: one

Wingspan: 11.02 m (36 ft 2 in)

Wing area: 27.51 m² (296.1 sq ft)

Aspect ratio: 4.41:1

Performance

Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)

Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)