Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace
| Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace |
| Role |
glider |
| Manufacturer |
Georges Abrial |
| Designer |
G. Abrial, Louis Peyret and Professor Toussant |
The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider designed by Georges Abrial in France during the 1920s, assisted by Louis Peyret and Professor Toussant. The aircraft flew for the first time in 1928.
Design and development
The A-5 Rapace was constructed primarily of wood, with high set monoplane wings.
Operational history
A world altitude record for gliders, at 720 m (2,362 ft), was set using an A-5 Rapace.
Specifications (A-5 Rapace)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 16m (52 ft 6 in)
- Height: ()
- Wing area: 16 m² (172.2 ft²)
- Loaded weight: 190 kg (419 lb)
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