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Rutan model 202 Boomerang

11.3k kukimuki1234  8.9 years ago

The Rutan Model 202 Boomerang is asymmetrical for an entirely different reason. This 1996 aircraft was built to still be controllable in the event of an engine failure for either of its twin engines.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Length 19.8ft (6.0m)
  • Height 12.0ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 6,900lbs (3,130kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,515lbs (4,316kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.315
  • Wing Loading 36.5lbs/ft2 (178.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 261.0ft2 (24.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2669

Parts

  • Number of Parts 26
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 313