Fournier RF-9

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Fournier RF-9 motorglider F-CARF at Midden-Zeeland Airport (EHMZ), April 1, 1989
Role	Motorglider
National origin	France
First flight	13 January 1977

The Fournier RF-9 is a two-seat motorglider of conventional sailplane configuration. Originally produced in France, manufacturing was later taken over by ABS Aircraft in Switzerland, and then by Gomolzig in Germany. The pilot and passenger are accommodated side-by-side, and the aircraft's wings are foldable for ease of storage. It first flew in 1977.

Specifications (RF-9)

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 8.06 m (26 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 17.3 m (56 ft 9 in)
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 18 m² (190 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
• Powerplant: × Rotax 912A-3 4-cyl. air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 220 km/h (137 mph; 119 kn)
• Range: 900 km (559 mi; 486 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 6,500 m (21,325 ft)
• Rate of climb: 3.6 m/s (710 ft/min)

See also

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