Specifications (15 Metre Wing)
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 130 kg (290 lb) water ballast
- Length: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Height: 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 10.0 m2 (107.6 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 22.5
- Empty weight: 238 kg (525 lb)
- Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 42
- Rate of sink: 0.59 m/s (116 ft/min)
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