| R-26 Góbé | |
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| R-26SU | |
| Role | Glider |
| National origin | Hungary |
| Designer | Ernő Rubik |
| Introduction | 1967 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Number built | 200 |
The Rubik R-26 Góbé is a family of Hungarian high-wing, two-seat training gliders that was designed by Ernő Rubik, the father of Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik's cube and produced by Auto-Aero.[1][2]
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The R-26S was designed in 1957, the elder Rubik intending it as a training glider for two-seat instruction, with the rear seat raised for a view forward. The aircraft entered series production and 200 were produced.[1][2]
The R-26S is of predominately aluminium monocoque construction, with the wings covered in doped aircraft fabric covering. The wing employs a Goettingen 549 airfoil. The landing gear consists of a fixed monowheel and a tail skid. The rudder is notably large and effective.[1][2][3]
The R-26S was designed to be easy to disassemble for ground transportation via trailer.[2]
The R-26S was not certified and the one imported to the United States was registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Experimental - Exhibition category.[2][4]
One R-26S was imported into the US. As of July 2011 it is privately owned and based in Redlands, California[4]
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]
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