Hernandez Rapier 65

Hernandez Rapier 65
General information
Type	Biplane
National origin	United States of America
Designer	Frank Hernandez
Number built	1
History
Introduction date	1960

The Rapier 65 is a homebuilt biplane designed by Frank Hernandez.

Design

The plane's fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with fabric covering. The wingspars are made of wood, with fabric covering. Ailerons are on the lower wings only. ^[1]

Specifications (Rapier 65)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

• Capacity: 1
• Length: 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m)
• Wingspan: 20 ft (6.1 m)
• Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
• Wing area: 129 sq ft (12.0 m²)
• Airfoil: RAF 32
• Empty weight: 678 lb (308 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental A-65-1 , 65 hp (48 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 96 kn (110 mph, 180 km/h)

References

1. "The Rapier 65". Sport Aviation. December 1960.