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The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus

The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus - Proteus, Glider, Prototype, Long Range
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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)
woody2858 Uploaded by woody2858 on . The Scaled Composites Model 281 Proteus - Desktop Nexus Aircraft Download 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)
Rating: 4.1

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Uploaded By: woody2858
Date Uploaded: June 20, 2014
Filename: posites-281-Proteus.jpg
Original Resolution: 1598x1058
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Category: Concepts

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