Barel Graal
Graal Aero · France · first flew 2002 · light aircraft
The Barel Graal is a French mid-wing, T-tailed single-seat motor glider designed by Max Barel. It was produced by Graal Aero as a ready-to-fly aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- T-tail
- Mid-mounted wing of 15 m span
- Single pusher engine
It is a motor glider with a T-tail and a pusher engine. The wing uses an Eppler E668 airfoil and has an aspect ratio of 22.5:1.
Specifications
- The Barel Graal has a length of 6 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Max Barel as a low-cost, self-launching FAI 15 Metre Class motorglider and first flew on 2 February 2002.
Variants
It was supplied complete and ready to fly or as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
It is powered by a 25 kW RDM 200 twin-cylinder engine. Its glide ratio is 40:1 at 80 km/h.
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