Rutan, Scaled Composites Proteus


General information


ManufacturerRutan, Scaled Composites
ModelProteus
ModificationProteus
CountryUSA
Years1998
TypeExperimental aircraft
Main rotor diameter-
Tail rotor diameter-
Wingspan-
Length17.14 m
Height5.33 m
Wing area44.50 m2
Zero fuel weight-
Empty weight2660 kg
Maximum takeoff weight6440 kg
Normal takeoff weight5670 kg
Flight duration-
Engine2 Williams-Rolls FJ44-2E
Power-
Thrust2 x 10.22 kN
Maximum speed518 km/h
Cruising speed351 km/h
Rate of climb1800 m/min
Practical range-
Service ceiling19510 m
Hovering ceiling-
Crew-