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Quickie Q1

Rutan Aircraft Factory (prototype)Quickie Aircraft (production) · Single seat aircraft · Cold War (1970–1991)

Quickie Q1 — Single seat aircraft
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The Rutan Model 54 Quickie is a lightweight single-seat taildragger aircraft of composite construction, configured with tandem wings.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Manufacturer
Rutan Aircraft Factory (prototype)Quickie Aircraft (production)
Co-Manufacturer
Quickie Aircraft (production)
Primary Role
Single seat aircraft
Status
kit production ended
Service Entry
1977
Produced
350
Engine
1× opposed four-stroke piston engine
Thrust / Power
18 hp
Length (ft)
17
Empty Weight (lb)
243.5
MTOW (lb)
485
Range (mi)
490
Max Speed (mph)
126