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Paratech P70

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The Paratech P70 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2000, but is now out of production.

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Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider.

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted in a 2003 review that the P70 was "held in high regard by flyers of performance machines."

Variants

P70M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.55 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.45 m2 (295.5 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
P70L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.95 m2 (322.4 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

Specifications (P70M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.55 m (41 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 27.45 m2 (295.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.73:1

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph; 28 kn)

    • References

    Paratech P70 Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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