The Nervures Stromboli is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Stromboli was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Stromboli, indicting that it is a two seater.
Production ended in 2004 after 545 were produced.
Stromboli 38
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 m
2 (410 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.
Stromboli 42
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 m
2 (450 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 200 kg (265 to 441 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.
Data from Bertrand and manufacturer
General characteristics
Crew: one
Capacity: one passenger
Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
Wing area: 42 m2 (450 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Empty weight: 7.8 kg (17 lb)
Performance
Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)
Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph; 13 kn)
Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
