Scaled Composites Catbird
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The [Rutan Rutan] Model 81 Catbird is a high-efficiency five-seat single-engine all-composite general aviation aircraft designed by Burt Rutan. It is unusual in that it incorporates both a canard and a horizontal stabilizer on the tail.

Made by Scaled Composites.

Designer
Burt Rutan
First Flight
1988-03-14
Cruise Speed Mph
251
Status
Restored in 2011
Power Original
TC Continental
Capacity
5
Number Built
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
2000
Avionics
Northstar M1 Loran
Manufacturer
Scaled Composites
Max Speed Mph
274
Eng 1 Name
Lycoming TIO-360-C1A6D
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Hp
210
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Canard aircraft
Rutan aircraft
Scaled Composites
United States experimental aircraft 1980-1989

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