The Fournier RF 5 is a two-seat motor glider designed by René Fournier.
Design and development
The RF 5 is based on the single seater Fournier RF 4, and is a low-winged monoplane of all-wooden construction, with the crew of two sat in a tandem enclosed cockpit. It is semi-aerobatic with loops, stall turns, lazy eights, chandelles and spins approved. It has a manually retractable center landing gear, a steerable tailwheel and detachable outrigger landing gear. Spoilers are available to reduce lift. The wingtips of the parked aircraft can be unlocked and folded inwards by a single person to reduce required hangar space.
Variants
RF 5B An improved high-performance version. Powered by a 50.7 kW (68 hp) Limbach SL 1700 E Comet engine. RF 5B Sperber A high performance powered sailplane with span wings. AeroJaén RF5-AJ1 Serrania License built version produced by Aeronáutica del Jaén SA
Specifications (RF 5)