Kimfly Alpin
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| Alpin | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
National origin | Slovenia |
| Manufacturer | Kimfly D.O.O. |
| Designer | Michaël Nessler |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
Introduction date | mid-2000s |
The Kimfly Alpin (Alpine) is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Alpin was designed as a mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Alpin 24
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.2 m2 (260 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 85 kg (121 to 187 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
- Alpin 27
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 95 kg (143 to 209 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
Specifications (Alpin 27)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.2 m (36 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)