# Phoenix Skywalker

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German paramotor

Skywalker General information Type Paramotor National origin Germany Manufacturer Phoenix Gleitschirmantriebe Status Production completed

The **Phoenix Skywalker** is a series of [German](/source/Germany) [paramotors](/source/Paramotor) that was designed and produced by [Phoenix Gleitschirmantriebe](/source/Phoenix_Gleitschirmantriebe) of [Würselen](/source/W%C3%BCrselen) for [powered paragliding](/source/Powered_paragliding). Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

## Design and development

The Skywalker was designed to comply with the US [FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles](/source/FAR_103_Ultralight_Vehicles) rules as well as European regulations. It features a [paraglider](/source/Paraglider)-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single engine in [pusher configuration](/source/Pusher_configuration) with a 2.25:1 ratio [reduction drive](/source/Reduction_drive) and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The use of a four-bladed propeller allows a smaller cage size and reduces the overall dimensions of the aircraft. The fuel tank capacity is 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal) and electric start was offered as a factory option.[1]

As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]

## Variants

**Skywalker 210**
- Model with a 18 hp (13 kW) [Solo 210](/source/Solo_210) engine in [pusher configuration](/source/Pusher_configuration) with a 2.25:1 ratio [reduction drive](/source/Reduction_drive) and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 23 kg (51 lb).[1]

**Skywalker 330**
- Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) [Hirth F-33](/source/Hirth_F-33) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.25:1 ratio [reduction drive](/source/Reduction_drive) and a 86 cm (34 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. Empty weight is 24.5 kg (54 lb).[1]

## Specifications (Skywalker 210)

*Data from* Bertrand[1]

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** one

- **Fuel capacity:** 5 litres (1.1 imp gal; 1.3 US gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Solo 210](/source/Solo_210) single cylinder, [two-stroke](/source/Two-stroke), air-cooled [aircraft engine](/source/Aircraft_engine), with a 2.25:1 [reduction drive](/source/Reduction_drive), 13 kW (18 hp)

- **Propellers:** 4-bladed composite, paddle-bladed, fixed pitch, 0.86 m (2 ft 10 in) diameter

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-WDLA04_1-5) Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, page 73. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

## External links

- [Phoenix Skywalker 330 info and image page](http://www.flying-directory.com/popup_info.php?action=aircraft&id=40132)

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