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The Ross-Johnson RJ-5 is a single seat competition glider that was designed by Harland Ross and constructed partially by Ross and finished by Dick Johnson. The RJ-5 became one of the most famous gliders ever built when Johnson flew it 535 mi (861 km) in 1951 setting a new world distance record that endured for 13 years.
The Ross-Johnson RJ-5 is a single seat competition glider that was
designed by Harland Ross and constructed partially by Ross and
finished by Dick Johnson.1
Made by Dick Johnson (glider pilot)Harland RossHarland Ross and Dick Johnson.
Empty Weight Lb
650
Designer
Harland Ross
Span Ft
55
Wing Loading Lb/sqft
7
Aspect Ratio
24
Introduced
1950
Status
See Also
* List of gliders
Glide Ratio
3180.0
Gross Weight Lb
850
Airfoil
NACA 63 -615
Number Built
One
Crew
one
Primary user
Sink Rate Ftmin
120
Manufacturer
First Flight
1950
Span In
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
125
Production Start Year
1948
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
* Oldershaw O-2
Sink Rate Note
2820.0
Produced
1948
Category