Burt Rutan date of birth:
June 17, 1943
How old is Burt Rutan?
82
Where was Burt Rutan born?
Estacada, OR, United States
What is Burt Rutan nationality?
American
What is Burt Rutan's occupation?
Aerospace Engineer
Short Biography
Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan (born June 17, 1943) is an American aerospace engineer noted for his originality in designing light, strong, unusual-looking, energy-efficient aircraft. He designed the record-breaking Voyager, which was the first plane to fly around the world without stopping or refueling, and the sub-orbital spaceplane SpaceShipOne, which won the Ansari X-Prize in 2004 for becoming the first privately funded spacecraft to enter the realm of space twice within a two-week period. With his VariEze design, Rutan is responsible for popularizing the canard configuration and moldless composite construction for homebuilt aircraft.