Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace

Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace
Role	glider
Manufacturer	Georges Abrial
Designer	G. Abrial, Louis Peyret and Professor Toussant
First flight	1928

The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider designed by Georges Abrial in France during the 1920s, assisted by Louis Peyret and Professor Toussant. The aircraft flew for the first time in 1928.

Design and development

The A-5 Rapace was constructed primarily of wood, with high set monoplane wings.

Specifications (A-5 Rapace)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 16 m^2 (170 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 16
• Gross weight: 190 kg (419 lb)

Performance

• Maximum glide ratio: 25:1