Two Wings Mariner UL

Mariner
Role	Amphibious biplane
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Two Wings Aviation

The Two Wings Mariner is an American amphibious biplane designed for amateur construction by Two Wings Aviation of Forest Lake, Minnesota.^[1]

The Mariner is a metal and fabric constructed amphibious biplane with a 39.6 hp (30 kW) Rotax 447 pusher engine and a retractable tail-dragger landing gear. The aircraft has a single-seat open cockpit with an option to build as a two-seater.^[1] The aircraft can be built with a range of small engines including the Rotax 447 and Rotax 582.

Variants

Mariner UL

Ultralight variant for amateur construction.

Mariner EXP

The Mariner EXP is a variant with a 60 hp (45 kW) Subaru engine.

Specifications

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 18 ft 9 in (5.72 m)
• Wingspan: 28 ft 6 in (8.69 m)
• Empty weight: 304 lb (138 kg)
• Gross weight: 950 lb (431 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 447 , 39.6 hp (29.5 kW)
• Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

• Maximum speed: 62 mph; 100 km/h (54 kn)
• Cruising speed: 55 mph; 89 km/h (48 kn)
• Stall speed: 30 mph; 48 km/h (26 kn)
• Range: 75 mi; 120 km (65 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)

References

Notes

1. Taylor 1996, p. 508

Bibliography

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.