RRG Urubu Obs
Rhon-Rossitten Gesellschaft · Germany · first flew 1932 · glider
The RRG Urubu Obs, often known just as the RRG Obs, was a one-off, large, two or three seat glider designed for meteorological observations.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large high-wing glider with a 26 m span
- Gull-wing planform
- Two or three seats
It was a large gull-winged high-wing glider with a span of 26 m.
Specifications
- The RRG Urubu Obs has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26 m (85 ft).
- Typical crew: 2-3.
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History
It was designed by Alexander Lippisch in Germany and first flew in 1932.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was a meteorological research glider built by the Rhon-Rossitten Gesellschaft.
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