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Fournier RF 9

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Top speed
  
220 km/h

Length
  
8.06 m

Wingspan
  
17 m

First flight
  
January 13, 1977

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The Fournier RF-9 is a two-seat motorglider of conventional sailplane configuration. Originally produced in France, manufacturing was later taken over by ABS Aircraft in Switzerland, and then by Gomolzig in Germany. The pilot and passenger are accommodated side-by-side, and the aircraft's wings are foldable for ease of storage. It first flew in 1977.

Specifications (RF-9)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 8.06 m (26 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 17.3 m (56 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 18 m2 (190 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
  • Powerplant: × Limbach L2000 4-cyl. air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (137 mph; 119 kn)
  • Range: 900 km (559 mi; 486 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 6,500 m (21,300 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (710 ft/min)

    • References

    Fournier RF-9 Wikipedia
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