Dudek Max
| Max | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dudek Paragliding |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | late 1990s – mid-2000s |
The Dudek Max 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 Max 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 Max in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".[1]
The design has been flown in several competitions, including:[2]
- Richard Żygadło Max-29A Polish Paramotor Championship 1999
- Marcin Tobiszewski Max-27A Polish Paragliding Championship 1999
- Jerzy Kraus Max-29A Polish Paragliding Championship 1999
- Zbyszek Gotkiewicz Max-27A Polish Paragliding Championship 1999
Variants[edit]
- Max 25
- Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its 11.59 m (38.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.17 m2 (270.9 sq ft), 84 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Max 27
- Mid-sized model for medium weight pilots. Its 12.04 m (39.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.15 m2 (292.2 sq ft), 84 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 92 kg (154 to 203 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Max 29
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.46 m (40.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.10 m2 (313.2 sq ft), 84 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 112 kg (187 to 247 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Max-27)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.74 m (41 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 27.15 m2 (292.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.33:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)