Rio Claro Araponga
Rio Claro Aero Club · Brazil · first flew 1985 · glider
The Rio Claro Araponga was a single-seat high-wing sailplane from Brazil.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage 6.8 m long |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing sailplane
- Wingspan of 12.3 m
- Fuselage 6.8 m long
It has a high wing of 12.3 m span and a stall speed of 69 km/h.
Specifications
- The Rio Claro Araponga has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.3 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Sílvio de Oliveira and first flew in 1985. Its name is the Brazilian Portuguese name for the Neotropical bellbird.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was built by the Rio Claro Aero Club.
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