Rubik R-12 Kevély
Aero Ever · Hungary · first flew 1941 · glider
The Rubik R-12 Kevély (Proud) was a Hungarian advanced training glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Long 18 metre span on a high wing
- Single-seat advanced training glider
- Göttingen aerofoils from root to tip
Look for a long-span, high-wing single-seat glider.
Specifications
- The Rubik R-12 Kevély has a length of 7.78 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in April 1941 and was designed by Ernő Rubik. It was designed to provide safe cloud-flying experience.
Variants
About fifty were built.
Where you'll see it
It was operated from 1941 to 1951 and raised the Hungarian height gained record several times.
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