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Alliant Destiny XLT

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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

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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

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ST
Single-seat variant
LT
Two-seat lightweight variant
XLT
Heavier two-seat variant

Specifications (XLT with Rotax 582)

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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)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". World Directory of Light Aviation. Pagefast Ltd, England: 77. 2004. ISSN 1368-485X.