Kimfly River
| River | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Slovenia |
| Manufacturer | Kimfly D.O.O. |
| Designer | Michaël Nessler |
| Introduction | mid-2000s |
| Status | Production completed |
The Kimfly River is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The River was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- River S
- Small model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
- River SM
- Small/medium-sized model for light to medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.4 m2 (284 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
- River M
- Medium-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.25 m2 (304.1 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
- River L
- Large model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m2 (314.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
- River XL
- Extra large model for even heavier-weight pilots. Its 12.70 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.74 m2 (341.6 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
Specifications (River M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 28.25 m2 (304.1 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.1:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)