Gerner G II R
Max Gerner / Adler · Germany · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Gerner G II R was a German steel-framed, low-powered biplane intended for sport, touring and training in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Steel-tube biplane with a lattice-girder fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Steel-tube biplane with a lattice-girder fuselage
- Open tandem cockpits
- Wings can be folded back parallel to the fuselage
A small tandem-seat biplane with N-form interplane struts, a fixed undercarriage and fuel tanks on the upper wing.
Specifications
- The Gerner G II R has a length of 6.32 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a larger development of Max Gerner's one-off G I, with a lengthened fuselage and a wider span. The prototype first flew with a Salmson 9AD radial; the second G II R appeared at the Dusseldorf contest in 1931.
Variants
Different engines were fitted, some radial and some inverted inline.
Where you'll see it
Over fifty were built for clubs and private owners; 54 in all.
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