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RFB Fantrainer Photos

1,445 views · Published 17 May 2016 · 0:37 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: tsbrownie · 2016 · Science & Technology

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I loved this plane as a kid.  Found one sitting.  Pictures are not great, but they would not let me closer.

RFB (Rhein Flugzeugbau GmbH) Fantrainer Tandem seat, single turbo-ducted fan jet trainer.  Tricycle gear, T tail, "turboprop".  Operated only by the Thai (31 Fantrainer 400 and 16 Fantrainer 600) and German Air Forces.  

2 basic models produced: Fantrainer 400 - 545 HP (406 kW) Allison 250-C20B and the Fantrainer 600 - 485-kW (650-hp) Allison 250-C30.

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SPECIFICATIONS Fantrainer 400 (600)
Crew: 2, tandem seating
Type: Trainer for basic flight training and the beginners course
Engine: Turbine engine Allison 250-C20B (250-C30) with 313 kW/545 HP (485 kW, 650 HP)  Propellers: 5-blade constant-speed ducted fan, 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) diameter

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 370 (417) km/h at 5,490 m [18,010 ft]
Cruise speed: 230 km/h [143 mph; 124 kn] at 3,050 m [10,010 ft]
Never exceed speed: 555 km/h [345 mph; 300 kn]
Rate of climb: 15.0 m/s [2,950 ft/min]
Service ceiling: 6 100 (7 600) m;
Range:  1,186 (l 037) km
Empty Weight:  1,114 (1,160) kg;
Max TO Weight:  1,800 (2 300) kg

DIMENSIONS: 
Wingspan: 9.74 m [31 ft 11 in]
Length: 9.20 m [30 ft 2 in]
Height: 3.16 m [10 ft 4 in]
Wing area: 14.00 m2 [150.7 sq ft]
Armament: None, Gun and rocket containers possible

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