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    Aquilair Swing 503

    AquilairUSA
    6844 Date Palm Ave. South
    St. Petersburg, FL 33707
    United States

    Phone: 727-433-2515

    http://www.aquilairusa.com
    moredream@aol.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Weight-shiftSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories Trike
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 83Service Ceiling (ft)
    Cruise Speed (mph) 53Rate of Climb (fpm) 787
    Stall Speed (mph) 34Takeoff Distance (ft) 130
    Range (statute mi)Landing Distance (ft)
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 10H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 339Useful Load (lb) 583
    Gross Weight (lb) 892
    Wing Area (ft2) 172Length (ft) 10
    Wingspan (ft) 33Height (ft) 10
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design DeltaFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Fabric, Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1Number Built & Flown 101
    Kit Cost ($US) $12,737Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    Many different options and configurations, such as engine, wing, instruments, prop, gear box. Manufactured in France. In production 11 years.