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| Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace | |
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| 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.
The A-5 Rapace was constructed primarily of wood, with high set monoplane wings.
General characteristics
Performance
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