| Tango Duett | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Paraavis |
| Introduction | 2003 |
| Status | Production completed |
The Paraavis Tango Duett is a Russian two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow and introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Tango Duett was designed as a tandem glider for flight training. It uses a unique biplane arrangement of two rectangular wings.
Variants
- Tango Duett 42
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 14 m (45.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 m (450 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 120 to 180 kg (265 to 397 lb). The glider model is not certified.
- Tango Duett 46
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 46 m (500 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 150 to 280 kg (331 to 617 lb). The glider model is not certified.
Specifications (Tango Duett 46)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Wing area: 46 m (500 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.9
Performance
- Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph, 22 kn)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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