Rutan DefiantMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Peyton, CO, USA
This Rutan Defiant, registered as N38JM and offered at $425,000, represents a rare and meticulously updated example of Burt Rutan’s centerline-thrust twin design. The aircraft is powered by dual Lycoming O-360-series engines and features retractable landing gear. A condition inspection completed in August 2026 covered the airframe, both engines, and both propellers, with no open discrepancies reported in the listing. The seller highlights an exceptional presentation, combining twin-engine redundancy with the efficiency and distinctive engineering inherent to the Rutan design.
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Inspection Status
- 08/2026 condition inspection covered airframe, both engines and both props; no open discrepancies stated.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Custom black leather interior with red stitching
- Exterior Notes
- New paint
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- 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