Wings of Change Twister
| Twister | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Wings of Change |
| Designer | Markus Gründhammer |
| Introduction | 2003 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Wings of Change Twister is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes, starting in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Twister was designed as an intermediate glider. Gründhammer describes his design as "a perfect synthesis of aesthetics, performance and safety". The Twister Xi variant had a slightly reduced glider weight.[1][2][3]
The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Twister S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.99 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.96 m2 (268.7 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
- Twister M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.75 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.95 m2 (300.9 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
- Twister L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.52 m (44.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.40 m2 (338.0 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
Specifications (Twister M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.75 m (41 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 27.95 m2 (300.9 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.7:1
- Empty weight: 6.9 kg (15 lb)
- Gross weight: 105 kg (231 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
- Cruise speed: 38 km/h (24 mph, 21 kn)