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Italian paraglider

Breathless
Role ParagliderType of aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Paradelta Parma
Status In production (2016)
Produced early 2000s-present

The Paradelta Breathless is an Italian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paradelta Parma of Parma. It remained in production in 2016.

Design and development

The Breathless was designed as a competition and cross-country glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.

Variants

Breathless 22
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.0 m (237 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 62 to 89 kg (137 to 196 lb).
Breathless 23
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m (248 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 73 to 95 kg (161 to 209 lb). The glider is AFNOR certified.
Breathless 24
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.3 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m (258 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 80 to 107 kg (176 to 236 lb). The glider is AFNOR certified.
Breathless 26
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m (280 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 98 to 125 kg (216 to 276 lb).

Specifications (Breathless 26)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 26.0 m (280 sq ft)

References

  1. ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 24. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

External links

Paradelta Parma aircraft
Paragliders
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