Parker 2nd Ranger
American motoglider
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The Parker 2nd Ranger, also called the Parker Ranger is an American mid-wing, single-seat motor glider that was designed and constructed by W.L. Parker of La Grande, Oregon, first flying in 1967.[1][2][3]
| 2nd Ranger | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Motor glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | W.L. Parker |
| Status | Sole example on display at the Tillamook Air Museum |
| Number built | one |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1967 |
| First flight | 1967 |
Design and development
Parker originally built the Ranger and equipped it with a 15 hp (11 kW) and a 31 in (79 cm) propeller that was unable to provide enough thrust to allow the aircraft to take-off. The engine was replaced with a Richter 35 hp (26 kW) powerplant which rectified this defect. The engine is retractable and mounted behind the cockpit.[1][2]
The aircraft is constructed from aluminium. The 37.5 ft (11 m) wing employs a laminated aluminium spar and a NACA 4418 airfoil. The Ranger is not equipped with any glidepath control devices, such as dive brakes. The landing gear is a single centreline mainwheel plus a nose-mounted second wheel to allow taxiing.[1][2]
The aircraft was registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Experimental - amateur-built category. Only one was built.[1][2]
Operational history
- Tillamook Air Museum - sole example[3][4]
Specifications (2nd Ranger)
Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
- Aspect ratio: 12:1
- Airfoil: NACA 4418
- Empty weight: 580 lb (263 kg)
- Gross weight: 780 lb (354 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Righter , 35 hp (26 kW)
Performance
- Maximum glide ratio: 18:1 approximately
- Wing loading: 6.5 lb/sq ft (32 kg/m2)