National Soaring Museum - Ross Johnson RJ-5 Sailplane
Bill Maloney
10/24/2009

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Ross Johnson RJ-5 Sailplane Specifications:

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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