Piper L-4 Grasshopper vs. Rutan VariEze

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Piper L-4 Grasshopper versus Rutan VariEze
6.86 m 22 ft 5 in length 5.46 m 17 ft 11 in
2.03 m 6 ft 8 in height 1.8 m 5 ft 11 in
10.72 m 35 ft 2 in wingspan 6.86 m 22 ft 6 in
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine engines 1 x Continental O-200
Approximately 65 hp thrust per engine 115 lbs
Approximately 65 hp total thrust 115 lbs
1,220 lb 553 kg MTOW 1,250 lb 567 kg
306 km 165 nm range 850 nm 1,574 km
65 mph 105 km/h cruise speed 160 kts 99 mph
Pilot and observer capacity 2
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.