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Solitaire
Rutan Aircraft Factory · United States · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Rutan Model 77 Solitaire is an American, single seat, canard, mid-wing motor glider that was developed by Burt Rutan in response to the 1982 Sailplane Homebuilders Association Design Contest for a homebuilt glider. It first flew in 1982. The Solitaire was declared the winner of the contest and its unusual layout attracted a great deal of attention. For a time in the 1980s the aircraft was available as plans and as a kit.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- United States
- Manufacturer
- Rutan Aircraft Factory
- Status
- Production completed
- Service Entry
- 1982
- Engine
- Cuyuna 215
- Thrust / Power
- 20 hp
- Wingspan (ft)
- 41
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 380
- MTOW (lb)
- 620