Preiss RHJ-9
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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.
The Preiss RHJ-9 is an evolution of the RHJ-7 and RHJ-8 side-by-side two-seat flapped homebuilt gliders
Glider (sailplane)
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...
. 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
Schreder HP-18
|-References:**R Johnson, A Flight Test Evaluation of the HP-18W Sailplane, Soaring, July 2003-External links:*...
was adopted employing foam ribs bonded to the aluminum spars and skins. It first flew in 1978.