Blackwing Sweden Blackwing


The Blackwing Sweden Blackwing is a series of airplanes made by Blackwing Sweden, an aviation company that specializes in crafting high-performance ultralight aircraft that blend cutting-edge technology with sleek design.
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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 and US light-sport aircraft rules with a version with a gross weight of.
The design features a cantilever low-wing, an enclosed cockpit with two seats in a 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, under a certified production system in Landskrona, Sweden. Its wing has an area of and flaps.
Avionics: Garmin G3X with Vertical Power integration, digital circuit protection, and automatic backup battery.
Models and engines: – BW600RG – BW635RG – BW650
Performance: up to 370 km/h top speed, 12.7 m/s climb, 175–290 m takeoff distance.
The cabin width for all models is, ergonomic seats with memory foam, 4-point harness, optional heating.
As of January 2017, the design does not appear on the US 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".
FAI World Speed Record 2023–2024 set by CEO Niklas Anderberg.

Variants

;Blackwing 600 RG
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 1.21-metre-wide cabin.
  • Performance: High-end tandem performance, capable of cruise speeds up to 288 km/h.
  • 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.
The Blackwing 600RG was first flown in 2017. It has been showcased at events like AERO Friedrichshafen, highlighting its modern design and capabilities.