Rubik R-31 Dupla
Rubik (MHSz workshop, Budaörs) · Hungary · first flew 1983 · glider
The Rubik R-31 Dupla (Double) was a Hungarian side-by-side seat training glider designed by Ernő Rubik.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short fuselage about 7.5 m long |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat training glider with side-by-side seating
- Mid-mounted wing of 13 m span
- Short fuselage about 7.5 m long
A two-seat glider with the pilots seated side by side, a 13 m wing and a glide ratio of about 22:1.
Specifications
- The Rubik R-31 Dupla has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1983, begun by the designer and completed in the workshop of the National Civil Defence Association at Budaörs.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Disappointing performance and vibration problems prevented it going into production, and it was retired in 1986.
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