Dudek Shark
| Shark | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dudek Paragliding |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | late 1990s - mid-2000s |
The Dudek Shark is a Polish single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliding of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Shark was designed as an intermediate glider and made from Skytex material with Technora lines. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Shark in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".[1]
Variants[edit]
- Shark 25
- Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.19 m2 (271.1 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.63:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb).[1]
- Shark 27
- Mid-sized model for medium weight pilots. Its 12.41 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.36 m2 (294.5 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.63:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb).[1]
- Shark 29
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.87 m (42.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.44 m2 (316.9 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.63:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb).[1]
Specifications (Shark 27)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.41 m (40 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 27.36 m2 (294.5 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.63:1