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Rutan Long-EZ
Experimental · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ 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.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Experimental
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Engine
- 1× air-cooled flat-four engine
- Thrust / Power
- 115 hp
- Length (ft)
- 17
- Wingspan (ft)
- 26
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 710
- MTOW (lb)
- 1325
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 27000
- Range (mi)
- 2010
- Max Speed (mph)
- 185