Rutan Defiant: Designed to Defy

Welcome to our channel! Today, we explore the fascinating world of aviation with a spotlight on the Rutan Defiant—a true defiant in the realm of aircraft design. Crafted by visionary engineer Burt Rutan, the Rutan Defiant boasts a revolutionary configuration that challenges conventional norms, setting new standards in efficiency and safety.

Join us as we unravel the story behind this remarkable aircraft, delving into its design philosophy, technical advancements, and enduring legacy in the world of aviation. Discover how Burt Rutan's pioneering spirit led to the creation of this extraordinary twin-engine aircraft, featuring a distinctive push-pull setup and canard front wing.

Through insightful commentary and detailed analysis, we examine the innovative engineering behind the Rutan Defiant, from its unconventional engine arrangement to its sleek aerodynamic design. Learn how Rutan's quest for aerodynamic excellence and safety culminated in the development of an aircraft that defied traditional limitations, offering pilots and passengers a unique flying experience.

Explore the performance capabilities of the Rutan Defiant, from its impressive speed and range to its exceptional altitude capabilities. Discover how this aircraft combines advanced technology with unparalleled safety features, providing pilots with confidence and peace of mind during flight.

Despite facing challenges in production and certification, the Rutan Defiant remains a testament to the spirit of innovation and perseverance in aviation. Join us as we celebrate this iconic aircraft and its lasting impact on the world of aviation engineering.

Don't miss out on this captivating journey into the world of the Rutan Defiant—a true defiant in the skies. Like, share, and subscribe for more content on groundbreaking innovations in aviation. Thank you for watching!
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[chriscalovini]

Pretty awesome clicking on this out of the blue and seeing my airplane first thing and throughout the video. Thanks Dwayne!
The G-OTWO Defiant in pics in the video is the same airplane when it was in England before my renovations.
There are about 25 flying currently.
You can see more videos of the Defiant and other airplanes that I have painted on my YouTube channel.

[andrespico]

Defiant was designed and built in the late 70's, not the early 90's. Nice video! A great airplane.

[Gmoney_]

I have actually been in a defiant with an engine out. Other than my heart rate increase due to the red on the Garmin panel it was a none issue. I’ll take that experience over any traditional light twin. How many have light twins have dropped out of the sky already this year?

[alainremi]

Many thanks for your YT ! A sad story about the Cessna Skymaster: One day In St-Barth, a pilot's shoulder bag was sucked by the rear prop that was still turning. The pilot try to resist & was also sucked & killed by the rear prop blades :(

[MarkShinnick]

Decent summary video, thanks. A bit bizarre inferring radar for a Def. True about ease of operations, and yes I did a complete rear engine only flight circa 1995. That airplane achieved 155kts on 11gph. Maxed at 200kts using almost 30. A fascinating design far ahead if its time and still rewarding to new efforts lowering weight and reducing drag.

[driver]

It only takes 15 years to build! Get yours today!

[kadavropodden]

Rutan's designs are all interesting.

[jnate]

One note, the canard on the Defiant is straight rather than having any sweep. I built my canard about 3 years ago, and there is no sweep. I'm working on the wings now. A few years to go.... Also, one reason it takes so long to build is that there never was a kit. It is a plans-based scratch built plane.

[Eroamagorath]

great video, thanks, mate. it would be nice to have the ISU besides american measures.

[avgreeder]

Hey, did you ever think about doing a video about flight design, especially the new F2 S-LSA and Ultralight and the F4?

[rogersmith]

At the time of the kit release cost was high for build, c337 were real cheep and the difference, as I remember, we’re not that great for space to carry stuff. C337 flew a lot in Alaska/ Canada, Vietnam and Caribbean islands. Fan of Bert/designs especially liked his start as spin testing the Phantom in the rear seat. I hope I Remember that right. I am sure, in time, he will be remembered just behind the Right brothers, and along with all the other successful designers. I still think of an abbreviated Longezee with not requiring a license, just yesterday in fact. (Yes I know about that one also).

[voornaam]

Ho, a famous British Airforce plane (Electric, or Lightning, what was it) had two huge afterburner turbofans on top of each other, in the fuselage. Centerlined twins. It is not always push pull. You could also do two engines and one prop, ever thought abought a diff in a plane? Then one engine can grind to a halt and the other engine takes over. Helicopters do that, two turboshafts and it flies home on one of them. But what do I know?

[Almepoint]

Please, measurements in the International System too.. We are in the XXI century...

[IhabFahmy]

Great info. Thank you. There is however a lot of repetitiveness in the narration, as well as a lot of fluff. Still an amazing aircraft though.

[syncronisity]

It's nothing more than a widened, lengthened Vari-EZ with one extra engine

[PhastRocket]

Some builders are still sanding the wings. Talk about toxic dust.

[sixdegrees]

Asymmetric design? What are you talking about?

[BokoMoko]

What about a remake but with electric motors?

[wanderleyapparecidovieira]

The Rutan plane has vibrations e noise too, conventional engine has those inconvenient, don't disguise the truth !

[briankumpan]

Your information is a little outdated. The Diamond has a twin engine and does not have a problem if you were to turn the engine off. Yes it goes slower, but has no problem flying on 1 engine in a twin engine aircraft