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U Turn Free Force Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the U Turn Free Force! This paraglider was designed with aerobatics in mind. Enjoy...

u turn free force paraglider

Doing a really quick U-turn in a U Turn Free Force paraglider. Photo used with permission.


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2
Size Designation22



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Oct 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 price in Euros!

Euros2700EUR
U.S. Dollars3400USD
United Kingdom Pounds1800GBP
Australian Dollars4500AUD
South African Rand25900ZAR
South Korean Won3240000KRW
Indian Rupees154400INR



Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight55-95 kg(122-210 lbs)
wing weight5.2 kg(11.5 lbs)
wing area (flat)24.0 m²(258 ft²)
wing area (projected)22.5 m²(242 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.3 m(37 ft)
wing span (projected)9.8 m(32 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.3
aspect ratio (projected)4.2
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio7.9:1
speed min24 kph(15 mph, 13 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max55 kph(34 mph, 30 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityhigh
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
landing behavioreasy
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

All the above were recorded when this U Turn paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the U Turn Free Force. Upper and lower surfaces are identical. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus something different adorning the leading edge. You might be able to get a detailed look at one of the color schemes from the manufacturer's picture further down this page.



'Mike Kung' - green leading edge, red, yellow trailing edge




'Richard Gallon' - blue leading edge, white, red trailing edge




'Felix Rodriguez' - black leading edge, yellow, red trailing edge




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