Ross R-2

The R-2 was quite similar to the RS-1 but the gull wing had a 48 ft. span and an all-moving tail was used. It made the first wave flight I the U.S. on Oct. 25, 1938, at White Mountain, New Hampshire.

Wingspan: 46 ft
Length: 20.5 ft
Wing area: 125 sq.ft
Aspect ratio: 17
Empty weight: 280 lb
Gross weight: 470 lb
Min sink: 2.5 f/sec
Glide ratio: 23-1

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