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Fanliner

Rhein-Flugzeugbau · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

Fanliner — Fixed Wing
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The RFB/Grumman American Fanliner was an experimental German light aircraft of the 1970s, propelled by a Wankel engine driving a ducted fan. A joint venture between the German company Rhein-Flugzeugbau (RFB) and the American general aviation manufacturer Grumman American, two examples were built, but no production followed.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Rhein-Flugzeugbau
Service Entry
1973
Produced
2
Engine
1× Wankel engine
Thrust / Power
|eng1 kn-ab= |eng1 lbf-ab= hp (85 kW)
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
24
Empty Weight (lb)
1146
MTOW (lb)
1653
Range (mi)
410
Max Speed (mph)
137