Alliant Destiny XLT

Destiny XLT
General information
Type	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

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 fromWorld 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

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