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RHJ-9 Role Two-seat sailplane National origin Canada Manufacturer Homebuilt Designed by Henry Preiss First flight 1978 Developed from Preiss RHJ-8 The Preiss RHJ-9 is an evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders. The wingspan was increased to 18.29 m and the maximum mass was raised to 500 kg. A wing construction similar to that of the later HP-18 was adopted employing foam ribs bonded to the aluminum spars and skins. It first flew in 1978.

The Preiss RHJ-9 is an evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders. The wingspan was increased to 18.1
The Preiss RHJ-9 is an evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders.2

Made by Homebuilt aircraft.

The Preiss RHJ-9 is a further evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders. The wingspan was further increased to 18.29 m and the maximum mass was raised to 500 kg.3
Empty Weight Lb
670
Wing Area Sqm
14
Designer
Henry Preiss
Aspect Ratio
23
Developed From
Preiss RHJ-8
Gross Weight Lb
1102
Capacity
1
Sink Rate Ms
1
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
304
Gross Weight Kg
500
Span M
Sink Rate Ftmin
138
Manufacturer
Homebuilt aircraft
Wing Area Sqft
155
Span In
Span Ft
60
National Origin
Canada
Met Or Eng
eng
Category
Glider aircraft
United States sailplanes 1970-1979

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