Reynard R.4 Primary
Reynard Gliders · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · glider
The Reynard R.4 Primary was an open-seat primary glider with an open girder fuselage and a high, wire-braced wing. It was designed and built in the UK in 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Open girder fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Open girder fuselage
- High wing braced with wires
- Open seat for a single pilot
An open girder fuselage with no covering and a wire-braced high wing, with the pilot in an open seat.
Specifications
- The Reynard R.4 Primary has a length of 5.56 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by Reynard Gliders of Leicester. It first flew in 1930.
Variants
Some had a hinged nacelle to shelter the pilot.
Where you'll see it
A few served gliding clubs in England and Ireland.
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