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Pro Design Pro Ject

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The Pro-Design Pro-Ject is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

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Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and cross country glider.

The models are each named for their relative size.

Variants

Pro-Ject M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.11 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.37 m2 (283.8 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.92:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
Pro-Ject L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.62 m (41.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.61 m2 (308.0 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.56:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.

Specifications (Pro-Ject M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 26.37 m2 (283.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.92:1
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph; 30 kn)
  • References

    Pro-Design Pro-Ject Wikipedia