OMRE OE-1
MRSz Központi Repülőgépjavító Üzem · Hungary · first flew 1951 · glider
The OMRE OE-1, also known as the Rubik R-20, was an experimental high performance sailplane designed and built in Hungary during 1950-1951.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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- Mid-wing high-performance sailplane
- V-tail
- Span of 18 m
A V-tailed sailplane with an 18 m span and a maximum take-off weight of 315 kg.
Specifications
- The OMRE OE-1 has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 14 May 1951 and was built by the Central Aircraft Repair Plant of the MRSz at Dunakeszi.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was an experimental sailplane.
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