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German hang glider

Sunrise
Role Hang gliderType of aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Bautek
Status Production completed

The Bautek Sunrise is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek.

Design and development

The Sunrise is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 132° and an aspect ratio of 8:1. The aircraft has a broad hook-in weight range from 65 to 100 kg (143.3 to 220.5 lb).

The Sunrise was produced in just one size, with a wing area of 13 sq ft (1.2 m). It was certified as DHV 2-3.

Specifications (Sunrise)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 13 m (140 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 8:1

References

  1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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