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Windtech Tempest Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Windtech Tempest!

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windtech tempest paraglider

A spectacular close-up of the Windetech Tempest paraglider canopy, giving a good view of most of the lines.


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2
Size Designation25



Price

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

Euros3200EUR
U.S. Dollars4100USD
United Kingdom Pounds2200GBP
Australian Dollars5400AUD
South African Rand31400ZAR
South Korean Won3870000KRW
Indian Rupees188300INR



Numerical Data

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

pilot take-off weight75-95 kg(166-210 lbs)
wing weight7.0 kg(15.5 lbs)
wing area (flat)25.2 m²(271 ft²)
wing area (projected)22.6 m²(243 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.0 m(39 ft)
wing span (projected)10.0 m(33 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.7
aspect ratio (projected)4.4
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio8.8:1
speed min24 kph(15 mph, 13 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max54 kph(34 mph, 29 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingaverage
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryaverage
spiral dive exitturn continues through 180 - 360 degrees
landing behavioreasy
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoverydelayed acceleration < 4 sec
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

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



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Windtech Tempest. 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.



black leading edge, white, orange




blue leading edge, white, silver




red leading edge, white, blue




red leading edge, white, yellow




A Good Book

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? This book will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!




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