Paradelta BiBreak
Appearance
BiBreak | |
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Role | Paraglider |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Paradelta Parma |
Status | In production (2016) |
Produced | early 2000s-present |
Developed from | Paradelta Break |
The Paradelta BiBreak (or Break Bipo) is an Italian two-place paraglider, designed and produced by Paradelta Parma of Parma. It remained in production in 2016.[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the BiBreak, a two-pace design based on the Paradelta Break. The term "bi", indicates "bi-place" or two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has 47 cells and a wing area of 39 m2 (420 sq ft). The crew weight range is 92 to 118 kg (203 to 260 lb). The glider is AFNOR certified.[1]
Specifications (BiBreak)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 39 m2 (420 sq ft)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 24. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Paradelta Parma. "Parapendio > Bibreak". paradelta.it. Archived from the original on 11 September 2004. Retrieved 8 September 2016.