The Rhein Flugzeugbau RW 3 Multoplan is a two-seat light pusher configuration aircraft that was produced in small numbers by Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbH between 1958 and 1961.
RW 3 Multoplan
The second prototype RW 3 Multoplan exhibited at the 1957 Paris Air Show
The prototype RW 3 Multoplan was designed by Hanno Fischer who founded Rhein-West-Flug Fischer in 1955 in order to test the aerodynamic principles that he propounded. These were first tested in the Fibo 2a light aircraft. This was followed by the first RW 3A Multoplan D-EJAS which was a tandem two-seat light aircraft of mixed construction with a high aspect ratio wing, retractable tricycle undercarriage and a T-tail. The 65 h.p. Porsche 678/0 engine was buried in the centre fuselage and drove a pusher propeller mounted in a vertical slot between the fin and rudder.[1] The two occupants were provided with dual controls and were accommodated beneath a long blister canopy.[2] A second RW 3A-V2 was built and tested.[3]
Development and production
RW 3.P75 Multoplan No. 22 at Stuttgart Echterdingen airport in 1965 showing the propeller layout within the vertical fin
Fischer granted a production licence to Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbH (RFB) who built an initial batch of Multoplans at their factory at Krefeld-Uerdingen. The first production aircraft was flown on 8 February 1958 and this and all subsequent machines were designated RW 3.P75 to identify the Porsche 75 h.p. 678/4 engine which was fitted. RFB built a total of 22 Multoplans and abandoned a further three when production was discontinued in 1961. One further example was built by an amateur constructor.[4]
RFB also built two examples of a higher-powered version, the RW 3C-90 Passat and on these and all other RW 3s, they offered optional wingtip extension panels which enabled the Multoplan to be flown as a power-assisted sailplane.[5] The extensions increased the span from 34 ft 9 ins to 50 ft 6 in.[6]
Operational history
The Multoplan was mainly operated by private pilot owners. Two examples remained operational on the German civil aircraft register in 2009 and two aircraft were exhibited in German aviation museums including D-EIFF displayed in the Deutsches Technikmuseum in the centre of Berlin.[7]
Variants
(per Simpson)
RW.3-A
two prototypes powered by 65 hp (48 kW) Porsche 678/0 engine.
RW.3-A2
extended wing motor-glider with 15.40 m (50 ft 6 in) span wings.[8]
RW.3-A3
standard production light aircraft version with 10.4 m (34 ft) span wings and auxiliary fuel tanks at the wing-tips.[8]
RW.3-P75
22 production aircraft, and one amateur-built, powered by 75 hp (56 kW) Porsche 678/4 engine.
RW.3-B
glider version with wings extended to 15.40 m (50 ft 6 in). Aspect ratio 12.[9]
RW 3C-90 Passat
two aircraft retrofitted with a 90 hp (67 kW) engine, then a 150 hp (112 kW) Lycoming O-320 with a Hartzell constant speed propeller.[10]
^ abBridgman, Leonard, ed. (1958). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1958-59. London: Jane's All the World's Aircraft Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 178-179.
^Taylor, John W R (1960). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1960-61. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd. p. 165.
^Flying Magazine: 48. August 1961. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhein Flugzeugbau RW 3 Multoplan.
Green, William (1965). The Aircraft of The World. Macdonald & Co (Publishers) Ltd.
Ogden, Bob (2006). Aviation Museums and Collections of Mainland Europe. Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. ISBN0-85130-375-7.
Simpson, Rod (2005). General Aviation Handbook. Midland Publishing. ISBN1-85780-222-5.
Taylor, John W R (1960). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1960-61. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd. p. 165.
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The Rhein Flugzeugbau RW 3 Multoplan is a two seat light pusher configuration aircraft that was produced in small numbers by Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbH between 1958 and 1961 RW 3 MultoplanThe second prototype RW 3 Multoplan exhibited at the 1957 Paris Air ShowRole Two seat light pusher aircraftNational origin GermanyManufacturer Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbHDesigner Hanno FischerFirst flight 1956Introduction 1958Primary user private pilot ownersProduced 1958 1961Number built 27 Contents 1 Design 2 Development and production 3 Operational history 4 Variants 5 Specifications RW 3 P75 6 Notes 7 ReferencesDesign EditThe prototype RW 3 Multoplan was designed by Hanno Fischer who founded Rhein West Flug Fischer in 1955 in order to test the aerodynamic principles that he propounded These were first tested in the Fibo 2a light aircraft This was followed by the first RW 3A Multoplan D EJAS which was a tandem two seat light aircraft of mixed construction with a high aspect ratio wing retractable tricycle undercarriage and a T tail The 65 h p Porsche 678 0 engine was buried in the centre fuselage and drove a pusher propeller mounted in a vertical slot between the fin and rudder 1 The two occupants were provided with dual controls and were accommodated beneath a long blister canopy 2 A second RW 3A V2 was built and tested 3 Development and production Edit RW 3 P75 Multoplan No 22 at Stuttgart Echterdingen airport in 1965 showing the propeller layout within the vertical fin Fischer granted a production licence to Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbH RFB who built an initial batch of Multoplans at their factory at Krefeld Uerdingen The first production aircraft was flown on 8 February 1958 and this and all subsequent machines were designated RW 3 P75 to identify the Porsche 75 h p 678 4 engine which was fitted RFB built a total of 22 Multoplans and abandoned a further three when production was discontinued in 1961 One further example was built by an amateur constructor 4 RFB also built two examples of a higher powered version the RW 3C 90 Passat and on these and all other RW 3s they offered optional wingtip extension panels which enabled the Multoplan to be flown as a power assisted sailplane 5 The extensions increased the span from 34 ft 9 ins to 50 ft 6 in 6 Operational history EditThe Multoplan was mainly operated by private pilot owners Two examples remained operational on the German civil aircraft register in 2009 and two aircraft were exhibited in German aviation museums including D EIFF displayed in the Deutsches Technikmuseum in the centre of Berlin 7 Variants Edit per Simpson RW 3 A two prototypes powered by 65 hp 48 kW Porsche 678 0 engine RW 3 A2 extended wing motor glider with 15 40 m 50 ft 6 in span wings 8 RW 3 A3 standard production light aircraft version with 10 4 m 34 ft span wings and auxiliary fuel tanks at the wing tips 8 RW 3 P75 22 production aircraft and one amateur built powered by 75 hp 56 kW Porsche 678 4 engine RW 3 B glider version with wings extended to 15 40 m 50 ft 6 in Aspect ratio 12 9 RW 3C 90 Passat two aircraft retrofitted with a 90 hp 67 kW engine then a 150 hp 112 kW Lycoming O 320 with a Hartzell constant speed propeller 10 Specifications RW 3 P75 EditData from GreenGeneral characteristicsCrew 1 Capacity 1 Length 24 ft 4 in 7 42 m Wingspan 34 ft 9 in 10 59 m Height 8 ft 2 in 2 49 m Wing area 151 sq ft 14 0 m2 Empty weight 1 323 lb 600 kg Gross weight 1 894 lb 859 kg Powerplant 1 Porsche 678 4 4 cylinder air cooled piston 75 hp 56 kW Performance Maximum speed 130 mph 210 km h 110 kn Cruise speed 112 mph 180 km h 97 kn Range 500 mi 800 km 430 nmi Endurance 5 hours Service ceiling 14 700 ft 4 500 m Rate of climb 492 ft min 2 50 m s Notes Edit Simpson 2005 p 250 Green 1965 p 78 Simpson 2005 p 250 Simpson 2005 p 250 Simpson 2005 p 250 Green 1965 p 78 Ogden 2006 p 205 a b Bridgman Leonard ed 1958 Jane s All the World s Aircraft 1958 59 London Jane s All the World s Aircraft Publishing Co Ltd p 178 179 Taylor John W R 1960 Jane s All the World s Aircraft 1960 61 London Sampson Low Marston amp Co Ltd p 165 Flying Magazine 48 August 1961 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Missing or empty title help References Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhein Flugzeugbau RW 3 Multoplan Green William 1965 The Aircraft of The World Macdonald amp Co Publishers Ltd Ogden Bob 2006 Aviation Museums and Collections of Mainland Europe Air Britain Historians Ltd ISBN 0 85130 375 7 Simpson Rod 2005 General Aviation Handbook Midland Publishing ISBN 1 85780 222 5 Taylor John W R 1960 Jane s All the World s Aircraft 1960 61 London Sampson Low Marston amp Co Ltd p 165 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rhein Flugzeugbau RW 3 Multoplan amp oldid 1032229260, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
