| Blackwing | |
|---|---|
 Blackwing 600 RG | |
| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Sweden |
| Manufacturer | Blackwing Sweden AB |
| Status | In production |
| Primary user | private pilots |
| Number built | 39 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2015 |
The Blackwing Sweden Blackwing is a series of airplanes made by Blackwing Sweden, an aviation company that specializes in crafting high-performance ultralight aircraft that blend cutting-edge technology with sleek design.
The Blackwing is the result of a research project commenced in the 1990s, culminating in wind tunnel tests and a 350-hour prototype flight test program. It was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules with a version at a gross weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) and US light-sport aircraft rules with a version with a gross weight of 600 kg (1,323 lb).
The design features a cantilever low-wing, an enclosed cockpit with two seats in a side-by-side configuration under a bubble canopy, fixed or optionally retractable tricycle landing gear, and a single engine in tractor configuration. [1] [2]
The aircraft is made from pre-preg carbon fibre built on a foam core, under a certified production system in Landskrona, Sweden. Its 8.4-metre-span (28 ft) wing has an area of 9.4 m2 (101 sq ft) and flaps.
Avionics: Garmin G3X with Vertical Power integration, digital circuit protection, and automatic backup battery. Models and engines: – BW600RG (Rotax 912 iS, 100 hp) – BW635RG (Rotax 915 iS, 141 hp) – BW650 (Rotax 916 iS, 160 hp) Performance: up to 370 km/h top speed, 12.7 m/s climb, 175–290 m takeoff distance.
The cabin width for all models is 121 cm (48 in), ergonomic seats with memory foam, 4-point harness, optional heating. [3]
As of January 2017, the design does not appear on the US Federal Aviation Administration's list of approved special light-sport aircraft. [4]
Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "a sleek speedster". [1] FAI World Speed Record 2023–2024 (600 kg class RAL2T) set by CEO Niklas Anderberg.
The Blackwing 600RG is an advanced ultralight aircraft with the following features:
The Blackwing 600RG was first flown in 2017. It has been showcased at events like AERO Friedrichshafen, highlighting its modern design and capabilities. [1] [3]
Data from manufacturer [3] and Tacke [1]
General characteristics
Performance
