The Quad City Aircraft Corporation of Moline, Illinois have produced a number of versions of the Challenger since the single seat Challenger (500+ built) first flew in 1982. The single seater was powered by a 28hp(20kW) Rotax 277 and had a maximum take-off weight of 500lb(227kg). The Challenger Special (100+ built) single seater first flew in 1985 and is normally powered by the 42hp Rotax 447. It has a maximum take-off weight of 550lb(250kg). The two seat Challenger 11 Special is powered by a 52hp (38kW) Rotax 503 and has a maximum take-off weight of 850lb(386kg). A float-equipped Challenger 11A (Amphibian) is illustrated below.

C-FXSL              c/n CH21095-1405                USA

2 seat ultralight first flown in 1984

Engine: 42hp(31kW) Rotax 447                                                                                                     Length: 19’0"(5.79m)                                                                                            Height: 6’0"(1.82m)Wingspan: 31’0"(9.44m)                                                                                             No.built: 1200+ Range: 150miles(241km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 70mph(112kmh) Empty weight: 310lb(141kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 800lb(363kg)

E012DB                      c/n