National Soaring Museum - Ross Johnson RJ-5 Sailplane
Bill Maloney 10/24/2009 |
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01 Ross Johnson RJ-5 | 02 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Cockpit | 03 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Tail | 04 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Spoiler |
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05 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Sailplane | 06 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Tail | 07 Ross Johnson RJ-5 Sailplane |
Length: feet inches
Wingspan: 55 feet, 0 inches
Structure: Wood / Fabric
Wing Area: 125 feet 2
Crew: 1
Weight: Empty - 650lbs, Max - 850lbs
Wing Loading: 6.8lbs per square foot
Glide Ratio: 37:1 at 53mph
Rate of Sink: 2.0 feet per second @ 47mph
First Flight: 1948
Cost: $
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