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Airwave Wave

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Airwave Wave
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Airwave Gliders
Designer Bruce Goldsmith
Status Production completed
Produced mid–2000s

The Airwave Wave is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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The Wave was designed as a beginner glider, with the three models each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

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Wave S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.94 m2 (268.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Wave M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27.06 m2 (291.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Wave L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.27 m2 (315.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]

Specifications (Wave M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 27.06 m2 (291.3 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.23:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X