Antares MA-32

{{Infobox aircraft | name = MA-32 series | logo = | logo_size = | image = Light Sport Aircraft.jpg | alt = | caption = Antares MA 34R 912 Ranger | long_caption = | other_names = | aircraft_type = [[Ultralight trike]] | aim = | outcome = | related = | national_origin = [[Ukraine]] | manufacturer = [[Antares Aircraft]] | design_group = | designer = | builder = | issuer = | status = In production | owners = | primary_user = | more_users = | service = | major_applications = | proposals = | prototypes = | number_built = 200 (as of 2005) | construction_number = | civil_registration = | military_serial = | radio_code = | requirement = | aircraft_carried = | flights = | total_hours = | total_distance = | construction_date = | introduction = | retired = | first_flight = | initiated = | in_service = | last_flight = | expected = | developed_from = | variants = [[Antares A-10 Solo]] | developed_into = | preservation = | fate = | predecessors = | successors = | concluded = }} The '''Antares MA-32''' is the first model in a large family of [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[ultralight trike]]s 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 [[Homebuilt aircraft|amateur construction]].<ref name="Cliche">Cliche, Andre: ''Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide'' 8th Edition, page C-4. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. {{ISBN|0-9680628-1-4}}</ref><ref name="AntaresUSATrikes">{{Cite web|url=http://www.antares-us.com/index.cgi?PAGE=trikes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020202202426/http://www.antares-us.com/index.cgi?PAGE=trikes |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2002 |title=Trikes |accessdate=9 January 2012 |last=Antares USA |date=2001 }}</ref><ref name="KitplanesFeb2000">Downey, Julia: ''2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 46. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851</ref><ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 95. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>

==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 {{convert|321|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. It features a [[Flying wires|cable-braced]] [[hang glider]]-style [[high-wing]], weight-shift controls, an open cockpit, [[tricycle landing gear]] and a single engine in [[pusher configuration]].<ref name="Cliche" /><ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" />

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 {{convert|33.8|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} 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 [[Aircraft fairing|fairing]] is optional. Series engines include the [[Rotax 447]] [[two-stroke]] powerplant of {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, [[Rotax 503]] of {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, the liquid-cooled [[Rotax 582]] of {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, the [[Rotax 912]] and 912S [[four-stroke]] powerplants of {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and the [[HKS 700E]] of {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Cliche" /><ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" />

The aircraft can all be quickly folded for storage or ground transportation.<ref name="Cliche" />

==Variants== ;[[Antares A-10 Solo|A-10 R503 Solo]] :Base single-seat model with [[Rotax 503]] of {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and gross weight of {{convert|450|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. 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]].<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA04" /><ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 204. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref> ;MA-32 :Base two-seat model with [[Rotax 447]] two-stroke powerplant of {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="Cliche" /> ;MA-32 R503 :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 503]] of {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA11" /> ;MA-32 R582 G :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 582]] of {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, with optional twin floats<ref name="WDLA04" /> ;MA-33 and MA-33M R582 :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 582]] two-stroke powerplant of {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="Cliche" /><ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="KitplanesFeb2005">Downey, Julia: ''2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory'', Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 47. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851</ref> ;MA-33M R912 :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 912]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant of {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} or [[HKS 700E]] of {{convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /> ;MA-34 R912 Ranger :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 912]] four-stroke powerplant of {{convert|80|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a {{convert|15|u.s.gal}} fuel tank<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA11" /> ;MA-34R912S Beaver :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 912ULS]] four-stroke powerplant of {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA11" /> ;MA-34 Open Country :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 912ULS]] four-stroke powerplant of {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, [[tundra tires]] and an [[Aeros Stratos 15.5]] wing<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /><ref name="WDLA11" /> ;MA-34 R582XB Crop Duster :Two-seat model with [[Rotax 582]] two-stroke powerplant of {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and spray equipment for [[aerial application]]<ref name="AntaresUSATrikes" /> ;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 {{convert|50|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="KitplanesFeb2000" /> ;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 {{convert|64|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="KitplanesFeb2000" />

==Specifications (MA-32) == {{Aircraft specs |ref=Cliche<ref name="Cliche" /> |prime units?=met  |genhide=

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==External links== {{commons category|Antares MA-32}} *{{Official website|http://www.antares-us.com}} {{LEAF aircraft}}

[[Category:Antares aircraft|MA-32]] [[Category:1990s Ukrainian ultralight aircraft]] [[Category:Homebuilt aircraft]] [[Category:Single-engined pusher aircraft]] [[Category:Ultralight trikes]] [[Category:Leading Edge Air Foils aircraft]]