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The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus is a tandem-wing high-endurance aircraft designed by Burt Rutanto investigate the use of aircraft as high altitude telecommunications relays.
The Proteus is actually a multi-mission vehicle, able to carry various payloads on a ventral pylon.
An extremely efficient design, the Proteus can orbit a point at over 65,000 feet (19,800 m) for more than 18 hours. It is currently owned by Northrop Grumman.
General characteristics
• Crew: Two (pilot and co-pilot) • Length: 56 ft 4 in (17.17 m) • Wingspan: 77 ft 7 in (23.65 m) • Height: 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) • Wing area: 300.5 sq ft (27.92 m2) • Empty weight: 5,860 lb (2,658 kg) • Max takeoff weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) • Powerplant: 2 × Williams FJ44-2 turbofans, 2,293 lbf (10.20 kN) thrust each
Performance
• Maximum speed: 313 mph (504 km/h; 272 kn) • Cruise speed: 219 mph (190 kn; 352 km/h) at Flight Level 200 • Endurance: 14 hours at 1,150 miles (1,850 km) from base • Service ceiling: 61,000 ft (18,593 m) mid-mission altitude • Rate of climb: 3,400 ft/min (17 m/s)
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The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus - Desktop Nexus AircraftDownload free wallpapers and background images: The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus. Desktop Nexus Aircraft background ID 1777446. The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus is a tandem-wing high-endurance aircraft designed by Burt Rutanto investigate the use of aircraft as high altitude telecommunications relays.
The Proteus is actually a multi-mission vehicle, able to carry various payloads on a ventral pylon.
An extremely efficient design, the Proteus can orbit a point at over 65,000 feet (19,800 m) for more than 18 hours. It is currently owned by Northrop Grumman.
General characteristics
• Crew: Two (pilot and co-pilot) • Length: 56 ft 4 in (17.17 m) • Wingspan: 77 ft 7 in (23.65 m) • Height: 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) • Wing area: 300.5 sq ft (27.92 m2) • Empty weight: 5,860 lb (2,658 kg) • Max takeoff weight: 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) • Powerplant: 2 × Williams FJ44-2 turbofans, 2,293 lbf (10.20 kN) thrust each
Performance
• Maximum speed: 313 mph (504 km/h; 272 kn) • Cruise speed: 219 mph (190 kn; 352 km/h) at Flight Level 200 • Endurance: 14 hours at 1,150 miles (1,850 km) from base • Service ceiling: 61,000 ft (18,593 m) mid-mission altitude • Rate of climb: 3,400 ft/min (17 m/s) 4.1
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