The Preiss RHJ-9 is an evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders. The wingspan was increased to 18.29 m and the maximum mass was raised to 500 kg. A wing construction similar to that of the later HP-18 was adopted employing foam ribs bonded to the aluminum spars and skins. It first flew in 1978.
| RHJ-9 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Two-seat sailplane |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
| Designer | |
| History | |
| First flight | 1978 |
| Developed from | Preiss RHJ-8 |
Specifications
editGeneral characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Wingspan: 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m)
- Wing area: 155 sq ft (14.4 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 23.25
- Empty weight: 670 lb (304 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,102 lb (500 kg)
Performance
- Rate of sink: 138 ft/min (0.70 m/s)
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