The Fournier RF-9 is a two-seat motorglider of conventional sailplane configuration. Originally produced in France, manufacturing was later taken over by ABS Aircraft in Switzerland, and then by Gomolzig in Germany. The pilot and passenger are accommodated side-by-side, and the aircraft's wings are foldable for ease of storage. It first flew in 1977.

Specifications (RF-9)

General Characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 8.06 m (26 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 17.30 m (56 ft 9 in)
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 18 m² (194 ft²)
• Empty: 500 kg (1,100 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum takeoff: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
• Powerplant: 1x Rotax 912 A-3, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
• Range: 900 km (559 miles)
• Service ceiling: 6,500 m (21,320 ft)
• Rate of climb: 216 m/min (708 ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass:

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Designation sequence: RF-6 - RF-7 - RF-8 - RF-9