The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider designed by Georges Abrial in France during the 1920s, assisted by Louis Peyret and Professor Toussaint. The aircraft flew for the first time in 1928.
Design and development The A-5 Rapace was constructed primarily of wood, with high set monoplane wings.
Specifications (A-5 Rapace) Data from General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 5 m (16 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in) Wing area: 16 m2 (170 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 16 Gross weight: 190 kg (419 lb) Performance
Maximum glide ratio: 25:1
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