Velocity Velocity
Velocity Aircraft · United States · first flew 1985 · light aircraft
The Velocity is a canard pusher aircraft produced as a kit by Velocity Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Canard layout with a foreplane at the nose
- Single pusher engine at the rear
- Developed from the Rutan Long-EZ
It is a canard pusher with a single Lycoming engine behind the cabin.
Specifications
- The Velocity Velocity has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.94 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It is a homebuilt aircraft developed from the Rutan Long-EZ and first flew in July 1985. It has been produced since 1985.
Variants
Variants include the Velocity XL and the Rocket Racer.
Where you'll see it
It seats one or two and can carry two or three passengers. The Lycoming IO-360 gives a cruise speed of 187 knots.
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