Alliant Destiny Fusion

Destiny Fusion
Role Powered parachute
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.[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 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.[1]

Specifications (Rotax 503)

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Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Wing area: 540 sq ft (50 m2)
  • 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

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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.