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The R-5 is a low winged monoplane with retractable conventional landing gear. The wing is all wood with two spars and plywood covering. The fuselage is welded steel tubing with fabric covering. The tail surfaces are all-metal. The brakeless retractable main gear used a simple manual jackscrew. A
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