Scintex Rubis
Civilian
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The Scintex Rubis is a French general aviation aircraft that first flew in 1962. Powered by a single engine and measuring 7.8 meters long with a 10.2-meter wingspan, the Rubis achieves 315 km/h with a range of 1,550 kilometers. This French design represents post-war European exploration of practical single-engine touring aircraft. The Rubis's performance envelope and fuel capacity position it for regional cross-country operations, reflecting French aircraft engineering during the early commercial aviation expansion.
Specifications
- Role
- General aviation aircraft
- Origin
- France
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1962
- Length
- 7.8 m
- Wingspan
- 10.2 m
- Max speed
- 315 km/h
- Range
- 1,550 km