Finsterwalder Speedfex
| Speedfex | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Finsterwalder |
| Status | Production completed |
The Finsterwalder Speedfex is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Finsterwalder.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Speedfex was designed as man-packable double-surface competition glider for cross country flying. As such the Speedfex weighs only 29.5 kg (65.0 lb) and can be reduced to a folded size of 2.05 m (6.7 ft)[1][2]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130° and the aspect ratio is 7.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb). The glider is certified as DHV Class 2.[1]
Specifications (Speedfex)[edit]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 14 m2 (150 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.1:1
- Empty weight: 29.5 kg (65 lb)
- Gross weight: 139.5 kg (308 lb)
Performance
- Stall speed: 30 km/h (19 mph, 16 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 12:1
- Wing loading: 10.0 kg/m2 (2.0 lb/sq ft)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 44. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Finsterwalder (2011). "Speedfex". Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.