Fournier RF-5
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The Fournier RF-5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier. 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 and spins approved.

The Fournier RF-5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier.1

underpowered Fournier RF-5 and Puetzer RF-5b Sperber were fitted with a 80 HP strong Limbach L-2000 Twin carburettor engine.2
Height Main
1.96 m
Designer
René Fournier
Stall Speed Main
78.0
Length Alt
779.78
Max Takeoff Weight Main
650.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
760.0
More Performance
84.0
Height Alt
195.57999999999998
Aspect Ratio
12
Never Exceed Speed Alt
9300.0
Max Speed Main
210.0
Airfoil
NACA 23015 at root
NACA 23012 at tip
Cruise Speed Main
175.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1433.0
Ceiling Main
5
000 m
Crew
two
Never Exceed Speed Main
250.0
Max Speed More
at sea level
Span Main
13.74 m
Area Main
15.12 m²
Span Alt
1374.1399999999999
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Limbach 1700 E
First Flight
January 1968
National Origin
France
Climb Rate Main
3.0 m-s
Power Main
63 hp
Number Of Props
1
Climb Rate Alt
590.0
Length Main
7.80 m
Area Alt
162.8
Range Alt
28320.0
Empty Weight Main
420.0
Ceiling Alt
16400.0
Empty Weight Alt
926.0
Category
Fournier aircraft
French sailplanes 1960-1969
Motor gliders

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