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Fournier RF-3

Societé Alpavia · Sailplane · France · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Fournier RF-3 — Sailplane
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The Fournier RF-3 is a single-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier and first flown in 1960.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Societé Alpavia
Service Entry
1963
Produced
1
Engine
1× air-cooled horizontally-opposed four-cylinder piston engine
Thrust / Power
39 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
37
Empty Weight (lb)
529
MTOW (lb)
772
Service Ceiling (ft)
19029
Range (mi)
311
Max Speed (mph)
118