Finsterwalder Funfex
| Funfex | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Finsterwalder |
| Status | In production |
The Finsterwalder Funfex is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Finsterwalder.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Funfex and the smaller-sized Airfex are intended as man-packable double-surface intermediate gliders for recreational cross-country flying. As such the Funfex weighs only 24 kg (52.9 lb) and can be reduced to a folded size of 1.95 m (6.4 ft)[1][2]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Airfex
- Medium-sized glider with wing area of 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft) and a pilot hook-in weight of 45 to 75 kg (99 to 165 lb). DHV certified as Class 1-2.[1]
- Funfex
- Large-sized glider with wing area of 16 m2 (170 sq ft) and a pilot hook-in weight of 70 to 105 kg (154 to 231 lb). DHV certified as Class 2.[1]
Specifications (Funfex)
[edit]General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 16 m2 (170 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.5:1
- Empty weight: 24 kg (53 lb)
- Gross weight: 136 kg (300 lb)
Performance
- Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 10.5:1
- Wing loading: 8.5 kg/m2 (1.7 lb/sq ft)