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Peyret Abrial A 5 Rapace

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Wingspan
  
16 m

Length
  
5 m

The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider designed by Georges Abrial in France during the 1920s, assisted by Louis Peyret and Professor Toussant. The aircraft flew for the first time in 1928.

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Design and development

The A-5 Rapace was constructed primarily of wood, with high set monoplane wings.

Operational history

A world altitude record for gliders, at 720 m (2,362 ft), was set using an A-5 Rapace.

Specifications (A-5 Rapace)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 16 m2 (170 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 190 kg (419 lb)
  • Performance

  • Maximum glide ratio: 25:1
  • References

    Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace Wikipedia


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