Paradelta Breathless
| Breathless | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Paradelta Parma |
| Status | In production (2016) |
| Produced | early 2000s-present |
The Paradelta Breathless is an Italian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paradelta Parma of Parma. It remained in production in 2016.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Breathless was designed as a competition and cross-country glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Breathless 22
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.0 m2 (237 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 62 to 89 kg (137 to 196 lb).[1]
- Breathless 23
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 73 to 95 kg (161 to 209 lb). The glider is AFNOR certified.[1]
- Breathless 24
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.3 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 80 to 107 kg (176 to 236 lb). The glider is AFNOR certified.[1]
- Breathless 26
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft) and 75 cells. The pilot weight range is 98 to 125 kg (216 to 276 lb).[1]
Specifications (Breathless 26)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft)
