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Rutan Defiant

Experimental · Cold War (1970–1991)

Rutan Defiant — Experimental
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The Rutan Model 40 Defiant is a four-seat, twin-engine homebuilt aircraft with the engines in a push-pull configuration. It was designed by aerospace engineer Burt Rutan for the Rutan Aircraft Factory.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
2 × Lycoming O-320
Thrust / Power
160 hp (119 kW) each
Length (ft)
22.8
Wingspan (ft)
30
Empty Weight (lb)
1701
MTOW (lb)
2997
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000
Range (mi)
1130
Max Speed (mph)
216