XIX Inter
| Inter | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | XIX GmbH |
| Designer | Michi Kobler |
| Introduction | 2003 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The XIX Inter is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Inter was designed as an intermediate glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Inter 2 S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.1 m2 (281 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1]
- Inter 2 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.9 m2 (311 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Inter 2 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.3 m2 (337 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Inter 2 M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 28.9 m2 (311 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.15:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)