RRG Falke
Rhön-Rossitten Gesellschaft · Germany · first flew 1930 · glider
The RRG Falke (Falcon) of 1930 was a secondary training glider designed by Alexander Lippisch in Germany.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.255 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing single-seat training glider
- Wingspan of 12.6 metres
- Designed for inherent stability
A single-seat high-wing glider, 5.255 metres long with a 12.6 metre span and an aspect ratio of 8.76.
Specifications
- The RRG Falke has a length of 5.255 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.6 m (41 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was intended to provide better performance than his earlier RRG Prüfling while being easier to fly because of its inherent stability.
Variants
It was sold as plans for both club and commercial production.
Where you'll see it
It was built in Germany and abroad.
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