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NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Rutan Long-EZ was developed as a larger, longer range version of their original VariEze aircraft.
The Rutan Long-EZ can have a heavier, larger, more powerful engine than its predecessor, therefore it doesn't need nose weight to balance the aircraft at its center of gravity. The Rutan Long-EZ also has a greater payload and double the fuel capacity for greater range.
The Rutan Long-EZ proved the concept that a canard design is
more efficient in flight than conventional aircraft.
The Rutan Long-EZ features such innovations as low weight composite
materials, aerodynamic design, high aspect ratio wings, winglets,
side stick control with removable wings and canards.
Specifications (typical)
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VariEze |
Long-EZ |
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Primary Function |
recreation |
recreation |
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Seats |
two |
two |
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Engines |
Continental 0200 |
Lycoming 0235 |
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Power |
100 hp |
115 hp |
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Weight Empty |
585 lbs. |
710 lbs. |
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Max. Weight |
1,050 lbs. |
1,325 lbs. |
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Fuel |
25 gals. |
50 gals. |
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Length |
14' 2" |
16' 9" |
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Wingspan |
22' 3" |
26' 2" |
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Cruise Speed |
180 mph |
185 mph |
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Max. Speed |
205 mph |
210 mph |
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Climb Rate |
2,000 fpm |
1,850 fpm |
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Ceiling |
25,000 feet |
27,000 feet |
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Range |
700 miles |
1,380 miles |
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First Flight |
5/21/75 |
6/12/79 |
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Year Deployed |
1976 |
1980 |
Radio Control Airplane
RC Long EZ from GPI Models.
Radio Control Airplanes:
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Pictured above is the ARF RC Rutan Long-EZ airplane by GPI Models. The radio control airplane has a 56" wing span. We could not find a length listed for the rc airplane on the site. The radio control airplane has a fiberglass fuselage and obechi over foam wings. GPI recommends powering the RC Airplane with a speed 600 direct drive motor.
In the first picture below is the ARF rc Long-EZ radio control airplane from Rich Model USA. The RC Long-EZ airplane has a 64" wing span and a 44" length. You can power the radio control airplane with .60 - .75 2 stroke engines. All up weight of the rc airplane should be around 5 lbs.
The second picture below is of the ARF Nitro Models Rutan Long-EZ RC. Wing span of the RC Airplane is 57" and length is 39". You can power the radio control airplane with a variety of engines from .40 to .46 two cycle to a .52 four cycle engine.
The bottom picture on this page is of the rc Long-EZ built from a Kerr Aircraft kit. If you want, Kerr Aircraft will sell you only the plans for their Rutan Long-EZ radio control airplane. The RC Airplane is 1/5 scale with a 64" wing span and a 36" length. To power their radio control airplane you will need from a .40 to .46 two stroke engine. All up weight of the RC Airplane will come in at around 6 1/2 lbs.
Paul Wright wrote to tell us about the Haoye rc Long EZ Electric Foam Plane radio control airplane from Haoye Model Parts, China. The RC Airplane has a wing span of 39" and a length of 27". Recommended motors for the radio control airplane are 380 size brushed or brushless. The RC Airplane comes with fixed landing gear.
Do you have a favorite Long-EZ rc airplane? Do you know of a plan, ARF, or kit for a rc Long-EZ? If so, please email us about it.
Radio Control Airplane
Rich Model USA Long EZ rc.
Radio Control Airplane
RC Long EZ from Nitro Models.
Radio Control Airplane
Kerr Aircraft Long EZ rc.
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