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La Mouette Top Model

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La Mouette Top Model
Role Hang glider
National origin France
Manufacturer La Mouette
Status Production completed

The La Mouette Top Model is a French high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by La Mouette.[1]

Design and development

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The Top Model was designed as a competition glider and built in one size.[1] It is no longer in production.

The aircraft structure is made from tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 130° and a wing area of 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft). Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb).[1]

Specifications (Top Model)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X