Impuls 17

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Role	Hang glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Impuls
Status	Production completed

The Impuls 17 is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.^[1]

The aircraft is no longer in production.^[2]

Design and development

The Impuls 17 was designed as a beginner and school wing for flight training and is certified as DHV Class 2. It is named for its rounded-off wing area, which is 17.4 m² (187 sq ft).^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 121 kg (132 to 267 lb).^[1]

Specifications (17)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 17.4 m² (187 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.7:1

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
^ Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.

[WDLA04-1] Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

[Impuls-2] Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)". Retrieved 26 February 2012.

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