Howard Levy took this photograph of Burt Rutan’s VariViggen

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Burt Rutan and wife Carolyn in the very roomy cockpit of the VariViggen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Picture shows the constant-chord canard and the reduction of leading edge sweep half way out along each wing. Note also the central cut out in the trailing edge for propeller clearance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Although the pilot's view is excellent whilst in level flight, the canard obscures downward vision in nose-high attitudes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

The 150 h.p. Lycoming O-320-A2A four-cylinder horizontally opposed aircooled engine drives a Ray Hegy fixed-pitch wooden propeller.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

The hinged nose cone provides access to the nose gear.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Carolyn Rutan in the driver's seat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972

The military type cockpit and panel with trim, reflex, radio and intercom switches all on the central column.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rutan VariViggen - СШАUSA - 1972