The Nervures Kenya is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Kenya was designed as an intermediate mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
A total of 334 were built during its production run starting in 1996.
The Kenya Expé (Expedition) was designed as a lighter weight version of the basic Kenya.
Kenya S and Kenya Expé S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22 m
2 (240 sq ft), 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). Glide ratio is 6.7:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Kenya M and Kenya Expé M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m
2 (280 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). Glide ratio is 6.9:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Kenya L and Kenya Expé L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30 m
2 (320 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). Glide ratio is 6.9:1.
Kenya XL and Kenya Expé XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 m
2 (370 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 140 kg (231 to 309 lb). Glide ratio is 7.0:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 26 m2 (280 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.4:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 43 km/h (27 mph; 23 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
