The Rud Aero RA-3 is an American composite aerobatic training aircraft, produced by Rud Aero.[1]
| RA-3 | |
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| Role | Aerobatic trainer |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Rud Aero |
| Introduction | 2013 |
Design and development
editThe RA-3 is a single engine two-seat, side-by-side configuration, low wing, tricycle gear composite construction aircraft. The aircraft is built using carbon fiber construction throughout. The aircraft has a cambered training wing that can be exchanged for a constant chord symmetrical wing for advanced aerobatic training. The aircraft is designed to operate as an FAR Part 21.24 aircraft, with future modifications to meet American LSA standards.[2][3]
Variants
edit- RA-3
- Base model
- RA-3L
- LSA variant
Specifications (RA-3)
editData from EAA, Manufacturer
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 22 ft (6.7 m)
- Wingspan: 24 ft (7.3 m)
- Empty weight: 1,100 lb (499 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,800 lb (816 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 44 U.S. gallons (170 L; 37 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 Horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 180 hp (130 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed MT Propeller constant speed propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 117 kn (135 mph, 217 km/h)
- Stall speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
- g limits: +-8g
- Rate of climb: 1,961 ft/min (9.96 m/s)
Avionics
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rud Aero RA-3.
- ^ "RUD RA-3". Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Rud Aero Debuted Aerobatic trainer". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ AVweb Staff (2014-04-06). "At Rud Aero, New Designs In The Works". AVweb. Retrieved 2024-10-06.