UFO
The new UFO – Beam me up! Break your own rules!
Pilot Profile:
Beginner 100%, Advanced 100%, Experienced 80%, Hike & Fly 100%, Expeditions 100%, Hike & Fly Competitions 20%, Run & Fly Competitions 60%. The simplest and easiest tool for hike&fly! Accessible for everyone, this is the easiest to fly, fully usable and complete single surface, no compromise.The AirDesign UFO (Ultralight Flying Object) is a superlight single-surface paraglider tailored for hike & fly and expeditions. It combines ease of use with robust construction, featuring double-coated Skytex, unsheathed color-coded Aramid lines, and Nitinol rods for a highly compact pack size. With a clean, strut-free design, the UFO delivers uncompromised accessibility and performance, returning to the roots of pure paragliding for pilots of all levels.
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size 16 | Size 18 | Size 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | 50 - 90 | 65 - 100 | 80 - 110 |
| Recommended weight (kg) | 50 - 75 | 65 - 87 | 80 - 100 |
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| Certification | EN-B | EN-AEN-B | EN-AEN-B |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - |
| Cells | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 4.97 | 4.97 | 4.97 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 16.06 | 17.74 | 19.44 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 13.61 | 15.03 | 16.47 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | - | - | - |
| Glider weight (kg) | - | - | - |
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Technologies
- Porcher Skytex 27 classic II – Double coated
- Top lines: Edelrid 8001/U-070, 090
- Middle lines: Edelrid 8001/U-130, 190
- Main lines: Edelrid 8001/U-190, 230, 280
- EDELRID Taurus – ~3,7mm Dyneema Rope Risers
- AirDesign Soft-Links
- Nitinol Rods
- 3D-Cut
- Razor Edge
- Unsheathed Lines (Colored)
- B/C Control
EN-AEN-B
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