Rutan, Scaled Composites ARES


General information


ManufacturerRutan, Scaled Composites
ModelARES
ModificationARES
CountryUSA
Years1990
TypeExperimental aircraft
Main rotor diameter-
Tail rotor diameter-
Wingspan9.50 m
Length11.40 m
Height3.80 m
Wing area17.20 m2
Zero fuel weight-
Empty weight4200 kg
Maximum takeoff weight7120 kg
Normal takeoff weight-
Flight duration-
Engine1 Pratt Whitney JT15D-5
Power-
Thrust1 x 13.12 kN
Maximum speed750 km/h
Cruising speed678 km/h
Rate of climb-
Practical range920 km
Service ceiling12000 m
Hovering ceiling-
Crew-