Seedwings Europe Kestrel
| Kestrel | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Seedwings Europe |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Seedwings Europe Kestrel is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Seedwings Europe of Schlitters. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Kestrel was designed as an intermediate-level hang glider with an emphasis on a light empty weight, easy rigging and good performance. It is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The nose angle is 129° for all models.[1]
The models are each DHV2 certified and are named for their rough wing area in square feet.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Kestrel 133
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.95 m (32.6 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 12.4 m2 (133 sq ft). The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb).[1]
- Kestrel 148
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.25 m (33.6 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft). The pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).[1]
- Kestrel 158
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 14.6 m2 (157 sq ft). The pilot hook-in weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb).[1]
Specifications (Kestrel 133)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.95 m (32 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 12.4 m2 (133 sq ft)