Nervures Altea
| Altea | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Nervures |
| Designer | Xavier Demoury |
| Introduction | 2001 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | 2001-2005 |
| Number built | 390 |
The Nervures Altea (sometimes Altéa) is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Altea was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
A total of 390 were built during its production run of 2001–2005.[2]
Variants
[edit]- Altea S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.3:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Altea M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.3 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Altea L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Altea M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)