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Ruhrtaler Ru.3

Ruhrtaler Maschinenfabrik · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

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The Ruhrtaler Ru.3 was a German advanced single-seat trainer designed to take pilots to combat standards. Initial flying tests showed promise but the owner of Ruhrtaler cancelled all aeronautical activity after his son was killed whilst demonstrating the Ru.3 to the Air Ministry.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Ruhrtaler Maschinenfabrik
Co-Manufacturer
Mülheim
Service Entry
1936
Produced
1
Engine
1× four cylinder inline inverted
Thrust / Power
99.2 kW
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1323
MTOW (lb)
1764
Service Ceiling (ft)
15092
Max Speed (mph)
149