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Wingspan
  
10 m

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The Impuls 17 is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.

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The aircraft is no longer in production.

Design and development

The Impuls 17 was designed as a beginner and school wing for flight training and is certified as DHV Class 2. It is named for its rounded-off wing area, which is 17.4 m2 (187 sq ft).

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 121 kg (132 to 267 lb).

Specifications (17)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 17.4 m2 (187 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.7:1
  • References

    Impuls 17 Wikipedia


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