Alliant Destiny XLT
The Alliant Destiny XLT is an American two-seat powered parachute, designed and produced by Alliant Aviation based at Richland, Michigan.[1]
Destiny XLT | |
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Role | Powered parachute |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Alliant Aviation |
Unit cost |
US$16,050 (2004 with Rotax 582) |
Design and development
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
- ST
- Single-seat variant
- LT
- Two-seat lightweight variant
- XLT
- Heavier two-seat variant
Specifications (XLT with Rotax 582)
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)
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References
- "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". Pagefast Ltd, England. 2004: 77. ISSN 1368-485X. Cite journal requires
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