Rud Aero RA-2

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RA-2
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RoleUnlimited Aerobatic
National origin United States
Manufacturer Rud Aero
First flightDecember 2012

The Rud Aero RA-2 is an American, all carbon fiber, unlimited aerobatic aircraft built by Rud Aero in the Experimental-Exhibition category. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The RA-2 is a single engine, tandem seat, low-wing, conventional landing gear equipped aircraft, made out of carbon fiber. It uses a constant chord symmetrical airfoil. It has interchangeable aerobatic and cross-country wings. [2] [3]

Variants

RA-2
Base model
RA-2T Trainer
Training model
RA-3
Two-seat trainer model [2]

Specifications (RA-2)

Data from EAA

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "Rud Aero Expands" . Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16, page 124. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  3. "RA-2". Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013.