Alliant Destiny XLT

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.

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

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; 30 kn (55 km/h)

Cruise speed: 32 mph; 28 kn (52 km/h)