Fournier RF-47
Avions Fournier · France · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Fournier RF-47 is a 1990s French two-seat light aircraft designed and built by Avions Fournier.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Side-by-side seating under a single-piece canopy hinged at the rear
- Tricycle landing gear
Look for a low-wing monoplane with tricycle landing gear and side-by-side seating under a single-piece canopy that hinges at the rear.
Specifications
- The Fournier RF-47 has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The RF-47 first flew on 9 April 1993. The prototype had a 90 hp Sauer modified Volkswagen air-cooled engine.
Variants
Production aircraft were intended to have a 90 hp Limbach L2400 engine, with the Sauer engine as an option.
Where you'll see it
The RF-47 is a two-seat light aircraft with an enclosed cockpit. Its maximum speed is 270 km/h and its ceiling 4,000 m.
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