Rutan Voyager | |
|---|---|
| Land | Norge , Norge |
| Rolle | Ta opp flyet |
| Første flytur | June 22, 1984 |
| Bygget | 1 |
Den Rutan-modusl 76 Voyager was the first aircraft to fly around the world without stopping or refueling. It was piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager
Kilde: Rutan Voyager på Wikipedia
| Rutan Voyager Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Howard Mason |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 32 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Rutan Voyager was a revolutionary, experimental aircraft designed by Burt Rutan and built by Scaled Composites. Its sole purpose was to complete a non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world. The design is highly distinctive, featuring a canard (forward wing) configuration, twin tail booms, and an extremely lightweight, high-strength structure built almost entirely from composite materials (graphite, Kevlar, and fiberglass). The massive fuel tanks accounted for over 70% of the aircraft’s takeoff weight. On December 23, 1986, it successfully completed its historic nine-day flight, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager.
| Property | Typical Value (Voyager) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Experimental Long-Range Aircraft |
| National Origin | USA |
| Designer | Burt Rutan / Scaled Composites |
| First Flight | 22 June 1984 |
| Mannskapet | 2 (Pilot and Co-Pilot) |
| Lengde | 8.90 m (29 ft 2 in) |
| Vingespenn | 33.80 m (110 ft 10 in) |
| Høyde | 3.18 m (10 ft 5 in) |
| Empty Weight | 426 kg (939 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,397 kg (9,694 lb) (with fuel) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 2 x Teledyne Continental Motors piston engines (one pusher, one tractor).
- Pusher Engine: O-240 (Cruising), 81 kW (108 hp).
- Tractor Engine: IOL-200 (Used for takeoff and initial climb), 97 kW (130 hp).
- Fuel Capacity: 5,100 liters (1,340 US gallons), stored in 17 separate tanks across the wings and fuselage.
- Flight Duration: 9 days, 3 minutes, 44 seconds (World Record).
- Distance Flown: 40,212 km (24,986 mi) (World Record).
- Cruise Speed: Approx. 185 km/h (115 mph; 100 kn).
Historic Flight and Legacy
- Circumnavigation: The flight took place in December 1986, starting and ending at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
- Flight Conditions: The pilots endured extremely cramped conditions in a small cabin, relying on the plane’s high fuel efficiency to complete the journey.
- Preservation: The Rutan Voyager is permanently retired and is on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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