Rutan Model 61 LongEZ

1979

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Rutan Model 61 LongEZ

The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a homebuilt aircraft with a canard layout designed by Burt Rutan's Rutan Aircraft Factory. It is derived from the VariEze, which was first offered to homebuilders in 1976. The prototype of the Long-EZ first flew on June 12, 1979.

Changes from the VariEze include a larger main wing with modified Eppler 1230 airfoil and less sweep, larger strakes containing more fuel and baggage storage, slightly wider cabin, and the ability to use a Lycoming 108hp engine with no nose ballast. Plans were offered from 1980-85. As of late 2005, approximately 700 Long EZ's are FAA registered in the USA.

The aircraft is designed for fuel-efficient long-range flight and can fly for over ten hours and up to 2,500 kilometers on 200 liters of fuel. Equipped with a rear-seat fuel tank, a Long-EZ has flown for 7,700 kilometers.

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Rutan Model 61 LongEZ

Specification 
 WEIGHTS
  Empty weight345 kg761 lb
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed340 km/h211 mph
  Cruise speed291 km/h181 mph
  Range2500 km1553 miles

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Reg Finch, e-mail, 25.07.2008 13:35

The San Diego Flight Museum flies one regularly to airshows out of the Brown Field airport . Memberships start at $ 20 /year . 619 435 1075 . sandiegoflightmuseum.org

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