Rutan Vari Eze 7000

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:light_aircraft
Experimental homebuilt
gptkbp:category Experimental aircraft
gptkbp:cockpit enclosed cockpit
gptkbp:community homebuilt aircraft community
gptkbp:community_events homebuilt aircraft shows
gptkbp:construction_material composite materials
gptkbp:control_surfaces elevons
gptkbp:cruise_speed 150 mph
gptkbp:design gptkb:Burt_Rutan
canard design
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1974
gptkbp:design_feature low drag design
gptkbp:design_goal maximize efficiency
gptkbp:design_legacy inspired new generations of builders
gptkbp:design_process iterative design
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Continental_O-200
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1975
gptkbp:flight_style stable and responsive
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 20 US gallons
gptkbp:fuselage_material Rutan airfoil
gptkbp:fuselage_type monocoque
gptkbp:height 6 ft 4 in
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered composite construction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rutan Vari Eze 7000
gptkbp:influenced light sport aircraft regulations
gptkbp:influenced_by aerodynamic principles
gptkbp:inspiration NASA's lifting body concept
Rutan's design philosophy
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1975
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future designs
gptkbp:length 20 ft 8 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rutan_Aircraft_Factory
gptkbp:market_segment amateur builders
gptkbp:max_speed 200 mph
gptkbp:notable_achievement record for distance flight
gptkbp:notable_event EAA Air Venture appearance
gptkbp:notable_feature canard configuration
gptkbp:notable_modification winglets
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Burt_Rutan
gptkbp:number_built over 1,000
gptkbp:operational_use recreational flying
gptkbp:performance excellent fuel efficiency
gptkbp:range 1,200 miles
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:Rutan_Vari_Viggen
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:safety_record generally safe
gptkbp:seating_capacity 2
gptkbp:stall_speed 60 mph
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rutan_Long-EZ
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:type homebuilt aircraft
gptkbp:wing_area 150 sq ft
gptkbp:wing_configuration high wing
gptkbp:wingspan 28 ft 9 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vari_Eze_project
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7