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The Alliant Destiny XLT is an American two-seat powered parachute, designed and produced by Alliant Aviation based at Richland, Michigan.[1]

Destiny XLT
Role	Powered parachute Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Alliant Aviation

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 from World 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

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