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River
Role ParagliderType of aircraft
National origin Slovenia
Manufacturer Kimfly D.O.O.
Designer Michaël Nessler
Introduction mid-2000s
Status Production completed

The Kimfly River is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.

Design and development

The River was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

River S
Small model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m (274 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.
River SM
Small/medium-sized model for light to medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.4 m (284 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.
River M
Medium-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.25 m (304.1 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.
River L
Large model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m (314.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.
River XL
Extra large model for even heavier-weight pilots. Its 12.70 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.74 m (341.6 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.

Specifications (River M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 28.25 m (304.1 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)

See also

References

  1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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