
The RL-16 two-seat monoplane, designed by R. Leduc for high altitude flight, gained the light plane altitude record on 13 June 1949 at 25,551 ft.
For long distance, the RL-16 can supplement its fou wing fuel tanks with four fuselage tanks, raising the total the 132 Imp.Gal.
Engine: Zundapp, 50 hp
Wingspan: 41 ft 11.75 in
Wing area: 172.223 sq.ft
Length: 42 ft
Empty weight: 562 lb
Loaded weight: 1764 lb
Max speed: 110 mph
Cruise: 90 mph
Max range: 4163 mi
Endurance: 47 hr 30 min
Ceiling: 28,871 ft