General Aviation

Long-Ez

Manufacturer: Experimental

The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem two-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan Scaled Composites. It uses a canard layout, swept main wing with wingtip rudders, rear-mounted pusher engine, fixed main landing gear, and a retractable nosewheel.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
experimental-long-ez
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
293
Example Registration
N103JS

Specifications

Wingspan
7.96 m / 26 ft
Length
5.12 m / 16 ft
Height
2.4 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
298 km/h / 185 mph
Cruise Speed
232 km/h / 144 mph
Range
3230 km / 1750 nmi
Ceiling
8200 m / 27000 ft
First Flight
1979-06-12

Variants

  • LONG-EZ- 293 registrations - Example N103JS

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