List of gliders (R)

Gliders are self-propelled vehicles that are heavier than air, utilizing aerodynamic lift to sustain flight for a period of time. This entry focuses on notable gliders beginning with the letter "R" that have achieved significance in the history of aviation. Gliders listed can include both fixed-wing and rotary-wing designs.

RRG

• RRG Tesar: A series of Polish gliders. The RRG stands for "Rossitten-Rhön-Gesellschaft", reflecting the location of their development (Rossitten, East Prussia) and the Rhön-Rossitten-Gesellschaft (the German gliding association).

Rheinland

• Rheinland Rhönsegler: A German single-seat glider design from the 1930s.

Röhm

• Röhm family of gliders: Several German gliders from the 1930s designed by the Röhm family, including the Röhm Zögling (a primary glider) and the Röhm Wolf (a high-performance sailplane).

Rolladen-Schneider

• Rolladen-Schneider LS series: A series of high-performance sailplanes produced by the German manufacturer Rolladen-Schneider, with models such as the LS1, LS4, LS6, LS8, and LS9 being significant in the history of gliding competition.