Windtech Bantoo
| Bantoo | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | Windtech Parapentes |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Windtech Bantoo is a Spanish two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Windtech Parapentes of Gijón. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Bantoo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.[1]
The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 51 cells, a wing area of 41.3 m2 (445 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5:1. The crew weight range is 135 to 220 kg (298 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
The glider wing is made from Porcher Marine Skytex 45 g/m2 nylon fabric, with the v-ribs of lighter 34 g/m2 fabric. The rib reinforcements are 310 g/m2 Dacron, with the trailing edge reinforcement fabricated of 175 g/m2 polyester. The lines are all sheathed Kevlar, with the A and B lines 2.2 mm in diameter, the C and D lines 1.7 mm in diameter and the upper lines 1.1 mm in diameter. The risers are made from 25 mm wide polyester strapping.[2]
Specifications (Bantoo)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 43.1 m2 (464 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5:1
- Empty weight: 9.7 kg (21 lb)
- Gross weight: 220 kg (485 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Windtech Parapentes (2016). "Bantoo technical data". Retrieved 24 November 2016.