# Blackwing Sweden Blackwing

The Blackwing Sweden is a Swedish aviation company, specializes in crafting high-performance ultralight aircraft that blend cutting-edge technology with sleek design

## Design and development

The Blackwing is the result of a research project commenced in the 1990s, culminating in wind tunnel tests and a 350-hour prototype flight test program. It was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules with a version at a gross weight of 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) and US light-sport aircraft rules with a version with a gross weight of 600 kg (1,323 lb).
The design features a cantilever low-wing, an enclosed cockpit with two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration under a bubble canopy, fixed or optionally retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.
The aircraft is made from pre-preg carbon fibre built on a foam core. Its 8.4 m (27.6 ft) span wing has an area of 9.4 m$^2$ (101 sq ft) and flaps. Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS and 912iS, although engines up to 150 hp (112 kW) can be installed.
The cabin width for all models is 121 cm (48 in).
As of January 2017, the design does not appear on the Federal Aviation Administration's list of approved special light-sport aircraft.

## Operational history

Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "a sleek speedster".

## Variants
### Blackwing 600 RG

    Model with 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) gross weight for the European microlight category, retractable landing gear and a cruise speed of 278 km/h (173 mph).
The Blackwing 600RG is an advanced ultralight aircraft with the following features:
- Airframe: Constructed from prepreg carbon fiber, offering a lightweight and strong structure.
- Seating: Side-by-side configuration with a 121cm wide cabin.
- Performance: High-end tandem performance, capable of cruise speeds up to 288 km/h or 156îoys
- Safety: Certified for 600kg with a spin recovery tailplane design, offering enhanced safety.
- Engine: Options from 100HP to 141HP, depending on local microlight regulations.
- Avionics: Equipped with Garmin G3X Touch as the Primary Flight Display, Garmin autopilot, and other high-standard interior features.
- Propeller: Constant speed with single-lever control for better performance across flight regimes.
- Braking: Behringer brakes for superior stopping power.
- Market: Available in Europe with a listed new price around €340,000 for a fully equipped model,
- with wait times of 6-8 months.
Additional Information: - The Blackwing 600RG was first flown in 2017 and is part of Blackwing Sweden's range, which also includes the BW 600FG and BW 635RG models. - It has been showcased at events like AERO Friedrichshafen, highlighting its modern design and capabilities.

### Blackwing 600 FG

    Model with 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) gross weight for the European microlight category, fixed landing gear and a cruise speed of 252 km/h (157 mph). This model is replaced by the Blackwing 600 RG with a Rotax 912iS injection engine

### Blackwing Edge

    Kit-built aerobatic model with 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight for the LSA category, retractable landing gear and a maximum level TAS of 376 km/h (234 mph).

### Blackwing 635 RG

    Model with 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight for the LSA category, retractable landing gear and a maximum level TAS of 370 km/h (230 mph).

## Specifications (Blackwing 600 RG)

Data from manufacturer and Tacke
General characteristics
* Crew: one
* Capacity: one passenger
* Wingspan: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)
* Wing area: 9.4 m$^2$ (101 sq ft)
* Empty weight: 297.5 kg (656 lb) including Ballistic Recovery Systems ballistic parachute
* Gross weight: 472.5–600 kg (1,042–1,323 lb)
* Fuel capacity: 140 Litres
* Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 75 kW (101 hp)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 341 km/h (212 mph, 184 kn) VNE TAS at FL95
* Cruise speed: 278 km/h (173 mph, 150 kn)
* Stall speed: 65–70 km/h (40–43 mph, 35–38 kn)
* Never exceed speed: 290 km/h (180 mph, 157 kn) TAS at Sea Level
* g limits: +4.4, -2.2
* Rate of climb: 7.6 m/s (1,500 ft/min)
* Wing loading: 50.3 kg/m$^2$ (10.3 lb/sq ft)