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R-15b Koma

Sportárutermelő Vállalat · Hungary · Early Jet (1946–1969)

R-15b Koma — Fixed Wing
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The Rubik R-15 Koma (Godfather) was a side-by-side seat Hungarian training glider designed to introduce pilots to winch-launching techniques. A second, very similar but single seat design, the Rubik R-16 Lepke, provided follow-up solo experience of the same techniques. Pairs were widely used by Hungarian glider clubs post-war, with 65 of each produced.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Hungary
Manufacturer
Sportárutermelő Vállalat
Co-Manufacturer
Esztergom.
Service Entry
1949
Produced
68
Length (ft)
23
Wingspan (ft)
46
Empty Weight (lb)
408
MTOW (lb)
750
Max Speed (mph)
81