Rey R.1
Rey · France · first flew 1949 · light aircraft
The Rey R.1 was an experimental twin-engined aircraft built in France around 1950 to test whether sprung hinged wings could automatically correct roll caused by gusts.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Low cantilever tapered wing with sprung hinges running obliquely across it
- Renault engines in deep long cowlings on the wing undersides
- Twin vertical tails at the extreme tips of the tailplane
A two-seat twin with a tapered low wing, two long engine cowlings under the wing and twin fins at the tailplane tips.
Specifications
- The Rey R.1 has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.18 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The principle came from a 1938 patent by Francois Rey and M. Ruoanet. The first R.1 flew in December 1949.
Variants
Two were built, numbers 01 and 02. The second had enlarged fins and flew in 1951.
Where you'll see it
Number 01 was exhibited in flight at the Le Bourget Fete in 1951, showing its flexing wings and braking parachute. No development followed.
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