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Rutan VariEze

Burt Rutan / Rutan Aircraft Factory · Homebuilt Canard Composite Sport Aircraft · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Rutan VariEze — Homebuilt Canard Composite Sport Aircraft
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The Rutan VariEze is a composite, canard aircraft designed by Burt Rutan. It is a high-performance homebuilt aircraft, hundreds of which have been constructed. The design later evolved into the Long-EZ and other, larger cabin canard aircraft. The VariEze is notable for popularizing the canard configuration and moldless glass cloth composite construction for homebuilt aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Burt Rutan / Rutan Aircraft Factory
Operator
Homebuilders worldwide
Primary Role
Homebuilt Canard Composite Sport Aircraft
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1975
Produced
3000
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-four engine
Thrust / Power
100 hp
Length (ft)
14
Wingspan (ft)
22.21
Empty Weight (lb)
580
MTOW (lb)
1050
Range (mi)
850
Max Speed (mph)
195