Wings of Change Chinhook Bi
| Chinhook Bi | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Wings of Change |
| Designer | Markus Gründhammer |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Wings of Change Chinhook Bi (English: Chinook) is an Austrian two-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Chinhook Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 44 cells, a wing area of 40.9 m2 (440 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 and EN/LTF A certified.[1][2]
Specifications (Chinhook Bi)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 40.9 m2 (440 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.44:1
- Empty weight: 8.90 kg (20 lb)
- Gross weight: 210 kg (463 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
- Cruise speed: 38 km/h (24 mph, 21 kn)
- Stall speed: 24 km/h (15 mph, 13 kn)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Wings of Change (2011). "Chinhook". Retrieved 25 November 2016.