The RW19 was designed for the
US experimental homebuilt aircraft category and was first flown in August 1997. It also qualifies as an Experimental
Light-sport aircraft in the USA. The
airframe is constructed from wood and tube and covered with
aircraft fabric. The landing gear is of
conventional configuration. The aircraft's installed power range is and the standard engine is the
2si 690, although the
Rotax 912UL engine has also been used. The RW19 was originally available as a complete kit, less only the engine, but today is only offered as plans. The designer estimates it will take 600 hours to complete the aircraft, although other estimates run from 300 to 1500 hours. ==Variants==