RHJ-8
Role	Two-seat sailplane
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Homebuilt
Designed by	Henry Preiss
Number built	3

The Preiss RHJ-8 is a homebuilt side-by-side two-seat flapped glider. It is an evolution of the Preiss RHJ-7 developed from a Schreder HP-14. The wingspan was slightly increased, the tail changed to a T-configuration with high set stabilator, the undercarriage is partially retractable (modified by some builders to be fully retractable) and the large canopy swings open to the back with the help of an external strut.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: Two
• Length: 22 ft 10 in (6.95 m)
• Wingspan: 58 ft 0 in (17.68 m)
• Wing area: 145 ft² (13.5 m²)
• Aspect ratio: 23.2
• Empty weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,100 lb (500 kg)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 127 mph (203 km/h)

[edit] References

• An RJH-8 owner's page
• sailplanedirectory.com

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