Fournier RF-9

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.

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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.2
Height Main
1.93 m
Height Alt
193.04
Length Alt
805.1800000000001
Max Takeoff Weight Main
750.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
900.0
Max Speed Alt
137 mph
Max Speed Main
220.0
Auto
yes
Capacity
one passenger
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1653.0
Ceiling Main
6
500 m
Crew
one
pilot
Span Main
17.30 m
Area Main
18 m²
Span Alt
1729.74
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
60.0
Engine(prop)
Rotax 912A-3 piston engine
Date
December 2009
First Flight
1977
Origin
France
National Origin
France
Climb Rate Main
12960.0
Power Main
80 hp
Number Of Props
1
Climb Rate Alt
708.0
Length Main
8.06 m
Area Alt
194.0
Range Alt
559 miles
Empty Weight Main
500.0
Ceiling Alt
21320.0
Empty Weight Alt
1100.0
Category
Fournier aircraft
French sailplanes 1970-1979
Motor gliders

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