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Independence Speed Tandem

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Top speed
  
47 km/h

Manufacturer
  
Independence Paragliding

Wingspan
  
15 m

The Independence Speed Tandem is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.

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Design and development

The Speed Tandem was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.

The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 48 cells, a wing area of 40.6 m2 (437 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Speed Tandem.

Specifications (Speed Tandem)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 40.6 m2 (437 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.4:1

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph; 25 kn)

    • References

    Independence Speed Tandem Wikipedia
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