63,245 ft
Proteus holds the World record for altitude in the FAI Class C1-e, Group 2, Turbojet category
Model No.
281
First Flight
July 26, 1998
Proteus is a twin-turbofan, high-altitude, multi-mission aircraft powered by Williams International FJ44-2E engines. It is designed to carry payloads in the 2,000 lb class to altitudes above 50,000 ft and remain on station up to 14 hours. Heavier payloads can be carried for shorter missions. It is intended for both piloted and UAV missions. Missions for Proteus include telecommunications, reconnaissance, atmospheric research, commercial imaging, and space launch.
The Proteus is designed with long wings and a low wing loading needed for efficient high altitude loiter. It excels in stability and low noise.
Proteus is owned and operated by Scaled Composites, LLC.
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Proteus holds the World record for altitude in the FAI Class C1-e, Group 2, Turbojet category
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Proteus holds the World record for altitude in horizontal flight record in the FAI Class C1-e, Group 2, Turbojet category
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Proteus holds the World record for altitude with a 1,000 kg payload in the FAI Class C1-e, Group 2, Turbojet category
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Since 1998 Proteus has made over 1,000 flights.
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Proteus has over 4,500 flight hours.
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