Alliant Destiny XLT
| Destiny XLT | |
|---|---|
| Role | Powered parachute |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Aviation |
The Alliant Destiny XLT is an American two-seat powered parachute, designed and produced by Alliant Aviation based at Richland, Michigan.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed to comply with the FAI Microlight rules. It features a parachute-style high-wing and two-seats in tandem in an open frame, tricycle landing gear and a single 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 engine in pusher configuration. Versions were also available with a Rotax 503 or Hirth 3701 engine.[1]
Variants
[edit]- ST
- Single-seat variant
- LT
- Two-seat lightweight variant
- XLT
- Heavier two-seat variant
Specifications (XLT with Rotax 582)
[edit]Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Empty weight: 386 lb (175 kg)
- Gross weight: 992 lb (450 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled aircraft engine, 64 hp (48 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 34 mph (55 km/h, 30 kn)
- Cruise speed: 32 mph (52 km/h, 28 kn)