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The Parker RP9 T-Bird is an American high-wing T-tailed single-seat FAI Open Class glider that was designed and constructed by Ray Parker between 1956 and 1962.

The Parker RP9 T-Bird is an American, high-wing, T-tailed, single-seat, FAI Open Class glider designed and constructed by Ray Parker.1

Empty Weight Lb
545
Designer
Ray Parker (glider designer)
Origin
United States
Lists
* List of gliders
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
6
Aspect Ratio
21
Introduced
1962
Status
Sole example in the Santa Maria Museum of Flight
Glide Ratio
34
Gross Weight Lb
725
Airfoil
Wortmann FX 05-191
Crew
one
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
First Flight
1962
Span Ft
51
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
120
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Bikle T-6
Sink Rate Note
at
Category
Homebuilt aircraft
United States sailplanes 1960-1969

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