Description: (American Aerospace Engineer Who Designed the Record-Breaking Plane 'Voyager')
Burt Rutan is a celebrated American aerospace engineer and entrepreneur recognized for his groundbreaking designs of lightweight, durable, and energy-efficient aircraft and spacecraft. Known for achievements like creating the record-breaking Voyager and Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer planes, as well as the innovative SpaceShipOne sub-orbital spaceplane, Rutan has popularized canard configuration and moldless composite construction techniques in the aviation field. With 46 aircraft designs to his credit, he has garnered multiple awards and accolades for his pioneering contributions to aerospace design and development, cementing his legacy in the industry.