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The Fournier RF7 was a single-seat motorglider designed and built in prototype form by René Fournier in France in 1970 and intended for series production by Sportavia-Pützer in Germany. It was a conventional motorglider design derived from Fournier's RF-4D a low-wing cantilever monoplane with an engine mounted in tractor configuration in the nose. The sailplane-style undercarriage consisted of a retractable mainwheel a fixed tailwheel and small outriggers under each wing.
The Fournier RF7 was a single-seat motorglider designed and built in
prototype form by René Fournier in France in 1970 and intended for
series production by Sportavia-Pützer in 1
Made by Fournier.
It is the successor of the Fournier RF-4 .
Aerobatic, with long range fuel tanks, the Fournier RF7 is a
considerable improvement on the popular RF4, combining exquisite
handling with practicality for long range touring and increased
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Empty Weight Lb
660
Wing Area Sqm
10
Designer
René Fournier
Predecessor
Fournier RF-4
Eng 1 Type
Sportavia-Limbach SL 1700 D
Cruise Speed Kmh
220
Ceiling Ft
23000
Cruise Speed Mph
137
Eng 1 Kw
51.0
Developed From
Fournier RF-4
Gross Weight Lb
981
Number Built
One
Crew
one pilot
Empty Weight Kg
300
Gross Weight Kg
445
Span M
9
Range Km
403
Manufacturer
Range Miles
650
First Flight
5
Span In
11
Span Ft
30
National Origin
France
Wing Area Sqft
108
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
19
Ceiling M
7000
Eng 1 Hp
68
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
11
Length M
6
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