Fournier RF-5
Role	Motorglider
National origin	France
Designed by	René Fournier
First flight	January 1968

The Fournier RF-5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier.^[1][2][3]

The RF-5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF-4.^[2]

Contents 1 Variants 2 Specifications 3 Specifications (RF-5) 4 References

[edit] Variants

RF-5B

An improved high-performance version. Powered by a 50.7 kW (68 hp) Limbach SL 1700 E Comet engine.^[4]

[edit] Specifications

While the wingspan of the original RF 5 is only 13.75m, the span of the RF 5B "Sperber" is 17.02 m.^[5]

[edit] Specifications (RF-5)

General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: one passenger
• Length: 7.80 m ( (26 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 13.74 m (45 ft 7 in)
• Height: 2.60 m (8 ft 53 in)
• Wing area: 15,12 m² (162.7 ft²)
• Empty weight: 420 kg (924 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 650 kg (1430 lb)
• Powerplant: 1× Limbach 1700 E, 60 hp(at 3200RPM) (44 kW)

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
• Maximum speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
• Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
• Stall speed: 83 km/h (52 mph)
• Range: 610 km (379 miles)
• Service ceiling: 5000 m (16400 ft)
• Rate of climb: 2.5 m/s (500 ft/min)

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[edit] References

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