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Europe Sails Special Dimensione

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Special Dimensione
Role Hang glider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Europe Sails
Status Production completed

The Europe Sails Special Dimensione is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Europe Sails.[1]

Design and development

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The Special Dimensione was produced in the early 2000s, in one size only with a wing area of 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft).[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 126° and the pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 95 kg (143.3 to 209.4 lb). The design was certified as DHV class 2-3 and sold for 2778 in 2003.[1]

Specifications (Special Dimensione)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 7:1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X