RUTAN 77 SOLITAIRE

 

Origin:

United States of America

Type:

Single-seat powered glider

Engine:

One 15 kw (20 hp) Cuyuna 215D single-cylinder, fan-cooled, two-stroke, single-ignition engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 12.70 m (41 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 9.517 m² (102.44 sq ft)
  • Never exceed speed: 213 km/h (132 mph)
  • Minimum flying speed: 59 km/h (37 mph)
  • Wing loading: 6.05 lb/sq ft
  • Fuel capacity: 19 litres (4.16 imp gals)
  • Minimum sink rate: 46 m/min (150 ft/min) at 74 km/h (46 mph)
  • Max glide ratio: 32:1
  • Empty weight: 172 kg (380 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 281 kg (620 lb)

Photo source: Wikipedia