Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace
Georges Abrial · France · first flew 1928 · glider
The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider designed in France in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wingspan of 16 m on a fuselage only 5 m long |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat glider with a high wing
- Wingspan of 16 m on a fuselage only 5 m long
- Glide ratio of 25:1
A single-seater glider with a high wing of 16 m span and an aspect ratio of 16.
Specifications
- The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace has a length of 5 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16 m (52 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Georges Abrial designed it, assisted by Louis Peyret and Professor Toussaint. It flew for the first time in 1928.
Variants
It was known under two names: Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace and Abrial A-5 Rapace.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat glider with a quoted glide ratio of 25:1 and a gross weight of 190 kg.
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