Antares MA-32 explained

The Antares MA-32 is the first model in a large family of Ukrainian ultralight trikes that is designed and produced by Antares Aircraft and at one time marketed by Leading Edge Air Foils as the LEAF Antares. The aircraft are supplied as kits for amateur construction.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Design and development

The MA-32 is a two-seat design that was originally developed for European microlight competition flying. The aircraft has a standard empty weight of 3210NaN0. It features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, an open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration.

The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with titanium used on the carriage structure and wing attachment. The wing is covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 33.81NaN1 span wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame control bar. A number of single or double surface purpose-designed trike wings are optional, including the Aeros Still-17, Aeros Stream-16, Aeros Stranger 2, Aeros Profi, Aerossa Sprinter-15, Aerossa Stratos and the Aerossa Stratos-13. The landing gear uses a unique curved, slab-sided, main gear leg design made from fiberglass that reduces aerodynamic drag. All wheels have suspension and the steerable nose wheel also features a drum brake. A fiberglass cockpit fairing is optional. Series engines include the Rotax 447 two-stroke powerplant of 400NaN0, Rotax 503 of 500NaN0, the liquid-cooled Rotax 582 of 640NaN0, the Rotax 912 and 912S four-stroke powerplants of 800NaN0 and 1000NaN0 and the HKS 700E of 600NaN0.

The aircraft can all be quickly folded for storage or ground transportation.

Variants

A-10 R503 Solo
  • Base single-seat model with Rotax 503 of 500NaN0 and gross weight of 4500NaN0. The model has the same undercarriage and other features of the MA-32. Wings that can be fitted include the Aero Stranger 2, Aeros Stranger 2M, Aeros Still 17, Aeros Stream 16 or the Aeros Profi.[5]
    MA-32
  • Base two-seat model with Rotax 447 two-stroke powerplant of 400NaN0
    MA-32 R503
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 503 of 500NaN0
    MA-32 R582 G
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 582 of 640NaN0, with optional twin floats
    MA-33 and MA-33M R582
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 582 two-stroke powerplant of 640NaN0[6]
    MA-33M R912
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant of 800NaN0 or HKS 700E of 600NaN0
    MA-34 R912 Ranger
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant of 800NaN0 and a fuel tank
    MA-34R912S Beaver
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant of 1000NaN0
    MA-34 Open Country
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant of 1000NaN0, tundra tires and an Aeros Stratos 15.5 wing
    MA-34 R582XB Crop Duster
  • Two-seat model with Rotax 582 two-stroke powerplant of 640NaN0 and spray equipment for aerial application
    LEAF Antares 503
  • Base model marketed by Leading Edge Air Foils, with the Aeros Stream-16 wing, circa 2000. Two-seat model with Rotax 503 of 500NaN0
    LEAF Antares 582
  • Model marketed by Leading Edge Air Foils, with the Aeros Stranger-15 wing, circa 2000. Two-seat model with Rotax 582 of 640NaN0

    Notes and References

    1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page C-4. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
    2. Web site: Trikes . https://web.archive.org/web/20020202202426/http://www.antares-us.com/index.cgi?PAGE=trikes . dead . February 2, 2002 . 9 January 2012 . Antares USA . 2001 .
    3. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 46. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
    4. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 95. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
    5. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 204. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
    6. Downey, Julia: 2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 47. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851

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