Hernandez Rapier 65
| Hernandez Rapier 65 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Biplane |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Designer | Frank Hernandez |
| Introduction | 1960 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Rapier 65 is a homebuilt biplane designed by Frank Hernandez.
Design
[edit]The plane's fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with fabric covering. The wingspars are made of wood, with fabric covering. Ailerons are on the lower wings only.[1]
Specifications (Rapier 65)
[edit]Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m)
- Wingspan: 20 ft (6.1 m)
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Wing area: 129 sq ft (12.0 m2)
- Airfoil: RAF 32
- Empty weight: 678 lb (308 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental A-65-1 , 65 hp (48 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 96 kn (110 mph, 180 km/h)
References
[edit]- ^ "The Rapier 65". Sport Aviation. December 1960.