Fournier RF-10
René Fournier · France · first flew 1981 · light aircraft
The Fournier RF-10 is a French side-by-side two-seat touring motor glider, the culmination of René Fournier's long line of RF-series light aircraft combining powered flight efficiency with glider-like soaring ability. It offers high-performance flight with good fuel economy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Sailplane-like fuselage with small engine for sustained flight |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Side-by-side two-seat French motor glider
- Retractable undercarriage with T-tail
- Sailplane-like fuselage with small engine for sustained flight
Distinguished by its slender sailplane-like fuselage, side-by-side seating under a broad canopy, high-aspect-ratio tapered wings, T-tail configuration, and retractable main undercarriage; significantly cleaner in appearance than conventional light aircraft.
Specifications
- The Fournier RF-10 has a length of 7.18 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.37 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
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History
First flown in 1981, the RF-10 was developed as a more refined and capable successor to earlier Fournier RF designs. René Fournier's aircraft are renowned for their blend of motorised and gliding performance. The RF-10 was manufactured by Sportavia-Pützer and offered retractable undercarriage and a T-tail for cleaner performance.
Variants
The RF-10 was produced as a single model with minor equipment variations; it represented the final major development of the RF touring motor glider series.
Where you'll see it
Operated by private pilots in France and across Europe seeking an efficient cross-country touring aircraft with good glide performance.
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