| Taifun | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Wings of Change |
| Designer | Markus Gründhammer |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Wings of Change Taifun (Typhoon) is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Taifun was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Variants
- Taifun S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.39 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.86 m (256.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.
- Taifun M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.12 m (39.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.00 m (290.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.
- Taifun L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.85 m (42.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.34 m (326.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.
Specifications (Taifun M)
Data from Bertrand and manufacturer
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.12 m (39 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 27.00 m (290.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.44:1
- Empty weight: 6.0 kg (13 lb)
- Gross weight: 105 kg (231 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Cruise speed: 37 km/h (23 mph, 20 kn)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Wings of Change (2011). "Taifun". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
External links
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