The Paratech P43 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2003, but is now out of production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider.
The wing design includes "Permanent Air Flow", a feature by which the cell openings are made smaller to improve the leading edge profile.
P43XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.29 m (37.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.6 m
2 (254 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
P43S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.81 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.8 m
2 (278 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
P43M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m
2 (301 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
P43L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.84 m (42.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m
2 (328 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 128 kg (209 to 282 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
Wing area: 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.4:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph; 28 kn)
