Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute RP-2
The RP-2, which first flew in 1985, was designed by Steven J. Winckler as a part of the Composite Aircraft Program, Glider of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Rensselaer, NY. The wing is equipped with split flaps for approach control.Wing span: 13.5m / 44.25ft Wing area: 11.1sq.m / 120sq.ft Empty Weight: 124kg / 273 lb Payload: 74kg / 164lbGross Weight: 198kg / 437lb Wing Load: 17.83kg/sq.m / 3.64lb/sq.ftSeats: 1Aspect ratio: 16.4L/D max: 29 at 72 kph/39kt/45mphMin sink: 0.69m/s / 2.25 fps / 1.33 ktAirfoil: Boeing 80-163Construction: GFRP/CFRP/ Kevlar
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