Rutan / Scaled Composites "Proteus"
high-altitude aircraft
1998


     
   
     

 

     
   
     

Twin turbofan high altitude multi mission high altitude aircraft capable of autonomous flight or flying with two pilots and one scientist. The first prototype flew on July 26, 1998.



Crew: 2
Passengers: 1
Engine: 2 x Williams FJ44-2E turbofan
Wingspan: 16.7/23.7m
Length: 17.16m
Start mass: 6700kg
Ceiling: 18000m
Payload: 900kg

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