FreeX FXT
| FXT | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | FreeX |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The FreeX FXT is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The FXT was designed as a mountaineering descent glider and was only built in a single size. It has shorter lines to facilitate taking off in smaller alpine spaces.[1]
The aircraft's 8.8 m (28.9 ft) span wing has 37 cells, a wing area of 20.9 m2 (225 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 45 to 95 kg (99 to 209 lb). Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing.[1]
Specifications (FXT)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 8.8 m (28 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 20.9 m2 (225 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.1:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.3 m/s (260 ft/min)