| Destiny Fusion | |
|---|---|
| Role | Powered parachuteType of aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Aviation |
The Alliant Destiny Fusion is an American two-seat powered parachute, designed and produced by Alliant Aviation based at Richland, Michigan.
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 a semi-stressed fibreglass cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single 52 hp (39 kW) Rotax 503 engine in pusher configuration. Versions were also available with a Rotax 582 or Hirth 3701 engine.
Specifications (Rotax 503)
Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Wing area: 540 sq ft (50 m)
- Empty weight: 340 lb (154 kg)
- Gross weight: 849 lb (385 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled aircraft engine, 52 hp (39 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 29 mph (47 km/h, 25 kn)
- Rate of climb: 1,080 ft/min (5.5 m/s)
References
- ^ "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". World Directory of Light Aviation. Pagefast Ltd, England: 77. 2004. ISSN 1368-485X.
| Alliant Aviation aircraft | |
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| Powered parachutes | |