Europe Sails Special Dimensione

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

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)

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

^ ^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

[WDLA04-1] Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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