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Rutan VariEze
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Rutan VariEze

Homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan

1,770 kmRange
6.81 mWingspan

Overview

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

Dimensions

Length4.32 m
Wingspan6.81 m

Performance

Max. speed324 km/h
Range1,770 km

Powerplant

Engine modelO-200

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

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