Roger Adam RA-14 Loisirs
Établissements aéronautiques Roger Adam · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Roger Adam RA-14 Loisirs was a French single-seat low-wing monoplane designed in 1945 for the post-war sport aviation market, emphasising simple wooden construction and low operating costs. Its name means 'leisure' reflecting its intended role.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French post-war single-seat low-wing touring monoplane
- Simple wooden construction for affordable sport flying
- Designed for the immediate post-WWII French leisure market
A typical low-wing single-engine French touring monoplane of immediate post-war design, distinguished by its wooden construction and the simplicity characteristic of economy sport aircraft of the era.
Specifications
- The Roger Adam RA-14 Loisirs has a length of 6.99 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Roger Adam and first flown in 1945, the RA-14 was one of several French light aircraft projects that emerged after World War II to cater for the expected boom in private flying. It was built in modest numbers.
Variants
The RA-14 was produced in a single basic configuration with minor refinements.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners and flying clubs in France in the late 1940s and 1950s.
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