The Swift 3
The new Swift 3
The new Swift 3 is the result of 4 years of development. It’s a major evolution of the Swift’Light, with all-new aerodynamics. The result: 25% more efficient and improved in every aspects.
2 versions: Foot-launchable, without motor, or Self-lauchable, with an electric motor
The foot-launched version can also be launched by winch, tow or even by bungee.
The motorized version uses a Geiger Aviation electric motor, with an 2-blades foldable propeller. The electric motor allows for taxiing and taking off in complete autonomy.
Same wings – 2 different fuselages.
Price List and Manuals can be found here: https://aeriane.com/manuals/
Video and links can be found here: https://aeriane.com/medias-links/
Key features
Completely new aerodynamics
Aerodynamic design by Steve Morris.
– Fully designed using CFD (Computational fluid dynamics simulation),
– New and exclusive laminar airfoil evolving along the wingspan
– Increased Wingspan (14m) and Aspect Ratio (17)
– Significantly improved performances compared to the Swift’light (L/D + 25%, Vne +20 km/h)
Improved controls
– Lighter but more effective aerodynamic controls
– Steerable nose wheel with rudder pedals in the “aircraft” direction (Electric version).
Improved pilot comfort
– Hinged canopy
– Improved pilot seat (electric version)
Numbers
Max Glide
– 35:1 (footlaunchable version)
– 33:1 (Electric version)
VNE 140 km/h
Minimum sink
– 0.47 m/s @ 53 km/h (footlaunchable version)
– 0.55 m/s @ 57 km/h (Electric version)
Stall speed
– 40 km/h (footlaunchable version)
– 50 km/h (Electric version)
Geometry
– span 14 m
– Surface 11,5 m²
– Aspect Ratio 17
CFD designed
The wings and fuselage were fully developed using CFD (Computational fluid dynamics simulation). Flights tests with tufts flow visualization confirmed the results.
The wing airfoil, laminar, is exclusive and evolves along the span.
The fuselage was lengthened to improve airflow by reducing flow separation.
Extensively tested
Load Tests
The wings and fuselage structure were load tested to 8 g without damages.
Flight tests
The prototype was thoroughly flight-tested by the Aeriane team before being handed over to experienced Swift pilots Manfred Ruhmer, Jacques Bott and Brian Porter. After a series of fine-tuning tests, a pre-production version was produced before going into production.
The Swift 3
In a show flight in St Hilaire (French Alps)
The Swift 3
In a show flight in St Hilaire (French Alps)