2026 Rutan DefiantMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Peyton, CO, USA
The Rutan Defiant N38JM is a rare centerline-thrust twin offered at $425,000. It is powered by dual Lycoming O-360-series engines and features retractable gear, combining twin-engine redundancy with efficiency and Rutan engineering. The aircraft has been beautifully updated, with new paint, a custom black leather interior with red stitching, modern glass avionics, and carbon-fiber details. An 08/2026 condition inspection covered the airframe, both engines, and both props, with no open discrepancies stated. The listing highlights exceptional presentation, and extensive photos and records are available.
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 8 hrs (AF)
- Engine 2 Time
- 8 hrs (AF)
- Prop 1 Time
- 8 hrs (AF)
- Prop 2 Time
- 8 hrs (AF)
- Inspection Status
- 08/2026 condition inspection covered airframe, both engines and both props; no open discrepancies stated
Avionics
GPS
Modern glass avionics
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Custom black leather interior with red stitching
- Exterior Notes
- New paint, carbon-fiber details
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360
- Engine Power
- O-360-series
Asking Price
$425,000
Aircraft Location
Peyton, CO, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 4, 2026: $425,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$425,000
Aircraft Location
Peyton, CO, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 4, 2026: $425,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$425,000