Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace
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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.
wings.
The Peyret-Abrial A-5 Rapace, also called the Abrial A-5 Rapace, was a glider
Glider (sailplane)
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...
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 monoplaneMonoplane
A monoplane is a fixed-wing aircraft with one main set of wing surfaces, in contrast to a biplane or triplane. Since the late 1930s it has been the most common form for a fixed wing aircraft.-Types of monoplane:...
wings.