# Antares MA-32

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MA-32 series Antares MA 34R 912 Ranger General information Type Ultralight trike National origin Ukraine Manufacturer Antares Aircraft Status In production Number built 200 (as of 2005) History Variant Antares A-10 Solo

The **Antares MA-32** is the first model in a large family of [Ukrainian](/source/Ukraine) [ultralight trikes](/source/Ultralight_trike) that is designed and produced by [Antares Aircraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Antares_Aircraft&action=edit&redlink=1) and at one time marketed by [Leading Edge Air Foils](/source/Leading_Edge_Air_Foils) as the **LEAF Antares**. The aircraft are supplied as kits for [amateur construction](/source/Homebuilt_aircraft).[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 321 lb (146 kg). It features a [cable-braced](/source/Flying_wires) [hang glider](/source/Hang_glider)-style [high-wing](/source/High-wing), weight-shift controls, an open cockpit, [tricycle landing gear](/source/Tricycle_landing_gear) and a single engine in [pusher configuration](/source/Pusher_configuration).[1][2]

The aircraft is made from bolted-together [aluminum](/source/Aluminum) tubing, with [titanium](/source/Titanium) used on the carriage structure and wing attachment. The wing is covered in [Dacron](/source/Dacron) sailcloth. Its 33.8 ft (10.3 m) span wing is supported by a single tube-type [kingpost](/source/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](/source/Aeros_Still-17), [Aeros Stream-16](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stream-16&action=edit&redlink=1), [Aeros Stranger 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stranger_2&action=edit&redlink=1), [Aeros Profi](/source/Aeros_Profi), [Aerossa Sprinter-15](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aerossa_Sprinter-15&action=edit&redlink=1), [Aerossa Stratos](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aerossa_Stratos&action=edit&redlink=1) and the [Aerossa Stratos-13](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aerossa_Stratos-13&action=edit&redlink=1). The [landing gear](/source/Landing_gear) uses a unique curved, slab-sided, main gear leg design made from [fiberglass](/source/Fiberglass) that reduces [aerodynamic drag](/source/Aerodynamic_drag). All wheels have suspension and the steerable nose wheel also features a drum brake. A fiberglass cockpit [fairing](/source/Aircraft_fairing) is optional. Series engines include the [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447) [two-stroke](/source/Two-stroke) powerplant of 40 hp (30 kW), [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) of 50 hp (37 kW), the liquid-cooled [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) of 64 hp (48 kW), the [Rotax 912](/source/Rotax_912) and 912S [four-stroke](/source/Four-stroke) powerplants of 80 hp (60 kW) and 100 hp (75 kW) and the [HKS 700E](/source/HKS_700E) of 60 hp (45 kW).[1][2]

The aircraft can all be quickly folded for storage or ground transportation.[1]

## Variants

**[A-10 R503 Solo](/source/Antares_A-10_Solo)**
- Base single-seat model with [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) of 50 hp (37 kW) and gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The model has the same undercarriage and other features of the MA-32. Wings that can be fitted include the [Aero Stranger 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aero_Stranger_2&action=edit&redlink=1), [Aeros Stranger 2M](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stranger_2M&action=edit&redlink=1), [Aeros Still 17](/source/Aeros_Still_17), [Aeros Stream 16](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stream_16&action=edit&redlink=1) or the [Aeros Profi](/source/Aeros_Profi).[2][4][5]

**MA-32**
- Base two-seat model with [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447) two-stroke powerplant of 40 hp (30 kW)[1]

**MA-32 R503**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 503](/source/Rotax_503) of 50 hp (37 kW)[2][5]

**MA-32 R582 G**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) of 64 hp (48 kW), with optional twin floats[4]

**MA-33 and MA-33M R582**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) two-stroke powerplant of 64 hp (48 kW)[1][2][5][6]

**MA-33M R912**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 912](/source/Rotax_912) [four-stroke](/source/Four-stroke) powerplant of 80 hp (60 kW) or [HKS 700E](/source/HKS_700E) of 60 hp (45 kW)[2]

**MA-34 R912 Ranger**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 912](/source/Rotax_912) four-stroke powerplant of 80 hp (60 kW) and a 15 U.S. gallons (57 L; 12 imp gal) fuel tank[2][5]

**MA-34R912S Beaver**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 912ULS](/source/Rotax_912ULS) four-stroke powerplant of 100 hp (75 kW)[2][5]

**MA-34 Open Country**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 912ULS](/source/Rotax_912ULS) four-stroke powerplant of 100 hp (75 kW), [tundra tires](/source/Tundra_tires) and an [Aeros Stratos 15.5](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stratos_15.5&action=edit&redlink=1) wing[2][5]

**MA-34 R582XB Crop Duster**
- Two-seat model with [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) two-stroke powerplant of 64 hp (48 kW) and spray equipment for [aerial application](/source/Aerial_application)[2]

**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](/source/Rotax_503) of 50 hp (37 kW)[3]

**LEAF Antares 582**
- Model marketed by Leading Edge Air Foils, with the [Aeros Stranger-15](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aeros_Stranger-15&action=edit&redlink=1) wing, circa 2000. Two-seat model with [Rotax 582](/source/Rotax_582) of 64 hp (48 kW)[3]

## Specifications (MA-32)

*Data from* Cliche[1]

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** one

- **Capacity:** one passenger

- **Wingspan:** 10.3 m (33.8 ft)

- **Wing area:** 15.5 m2 (167 sq ft)

- **Empty weight:** 146 kg (321 lb)

- **Gross weight:** 250 kg (551 lb)

- **Fuel capacity:** 19 litres (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Rotax 447](/source/Rotax_447) twin cylinder, [two-stroke](/source/Two-stroke) aircraft engine, 30 kW (40 hp)

- **Propellers:** 6-bladed composite

**Performance**

- **Maximum speed:** 124 km/h (77 mph, 67 kn)

- **Cruise speed:** 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)

- **Stall speed:** 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)

- **Range:** 320 km (200 mi, 170 nmi)

- **Service ceiling:** 6,000 m (19,700 ft)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-Cliche_1-6) Cliche, Andre: *Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide* 8th Edition, page C-4. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-9680628-1-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-9680628-1-4)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-AntaresUSATrikes_2-10) Antares USA (2001). ["Trikes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020202202426/http://www.antares-us.com/index.cgi?PAGE=trikes). Archived from [the original](http://www.antares-us.com/index.cgi?PAGE=trikes) on February 2, 2002. Retrieved 9 January 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2000_3-2) Downey, Julia: *2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory*, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 46. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_4-2) Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, page 95. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-WDLA11_5-5) Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12*, page 204. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X

1. **[^](#cite_ref-KitplanesFeb2005_6-0)** Downey, Julia: *2005 Trikes 'Chutes and Rotorcraft Directory*, Kitplanes, Volume 22, Number 2, February 2005, page 47. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851

## External links

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