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Moyes Max

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Wingspan
  
9.82 m

Manufacturer
  
Moyes Delta Gliders

The Moyes Max is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Botany, New South Wales in the mid-2000s. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.

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Design and development

The Max was developed as an intermediate-level hang glider, incorporating a variable geometry system.

The Max is made from aluminum tubing, with the 70% double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Available in only one size, the Max 157, its 9.82 m (32.2 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125°, wing area is 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.6:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb).

Specifications (Max 157)

Data from Bertrand and manufacturer

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 9.82 m (32 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.6:1
  • Empty weight: 30 kg (66 lb)
  • Gross weight: 140 kg (309 lb)
  • References

    Moyes Max Wikipedia