Ross R-6
Harland Ross · United States · first flew 1956 · glider
The Ross R-6 is a tandem two-seat, high-wing glider designed by Harland Ross. It first flew in 1956.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing glider
- Tandem two seats
- Span of 16.77 metres
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Specifications
- The Ross R-6 has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.77 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Harland Ross designed the R-6 and it first flew in 1956. Harland Ross was its primary user and Robert Storck another user.
Variants
Only one R-6 was built.
Where you'll see it
The sole example is held by the National Soaring Museum.
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