Rutan VariViggen
The Rutan VariViggen is developed by Burt Rutan Canardflugzeug. The name is based on the Saab 37 Viggen JA.
History
During his time at university Rutan started designing his first airplane. 1972 lifted this from the first time. In the same year Rutan presented its new aircraft on the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
In 1974 he founded the Rutan Aircraft Factory, with the continued development of both the lead he wanted VariViggen as develop new models.
Overall, the Rutan Aircraft Factory sold over 600 kits of this type to the previous owner. About 20 were actually completed and flown, of which now less than five are still in operation.
The VariViggen carries the internal designation Model 27 The VariViggen SP, Model 32, including having larger wings and winglets. In 1988, Rutan founded the prototype of the EAA Air Venture Museum VariViggen in Oshkosh.
Technology
The hull of the aircraft is made of wood, the blades are made of aluminum. It has an electrically retractable landing gear and is powered by an engine in the rear of the machine.