Adam RA-15 Major
Ets. Roger Adam · France · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Adam RA-15 Major was a French light sporting high-wing cabin monoplane developed and produced in the decade after World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Two-seat sporting layout
- Single Regnier 4D-2 four-cylinder engine
Look for a small high-wing two-seat cabin monoplane about 7 m long with a span of 10.6 m.
Specifications
- The Adam RA-15 Major has a length of 6.99 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 178 km/h (111 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Roger Adam, was developed from the Adam RA-14 Loisirs and first flew in 1948. Rights were sold to the Maranda Aircraft Company in 1957.
Variants
It was developed from the RA-14 Loisirs.
Where you'll see it
Private owners and aero clubs were the primary users. It was powered by a 75 hp Regnier 4D-2 engine.
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