Rutan Long-EZ
The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ (pronounced Long-Easy) is a tandem 2-seater homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan's Scaled Composites. The Long-EZ has a canard layout, a swept wing with wingtip rudders, and a pusher engine and propeller. The tricycle landing gear has fixed main wheels with streamlined spats and a retractable nosewheel. Its predecessor was the VariEze, plans for which were first available to homebuilders in 1976. The prototype Long-EZ, N79RA, first flew on June 12, 1979.
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- Manufacturer
- Rutan Aircraft Factory
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1979-06-12
- Length
- 5.12 m
- Wingspan
- 7.96 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 125 kt
- Max speed
- 161 kt
- Range
- 1,750 nm
- Service ceiling
- 27,000 ft
- Rate of climb
- 1,750 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,325 lb
- Empty weight
- 710 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 52 US gal
- Powerplant
- Lycoming O-235
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 16.8 ft
- Wingspan
- 26.1 ft
- Height
- 7.8 ft
- Number built
- 833
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.