Speedfex | |
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Role | Hang glider |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Finsterwalder |
Status | Production completed |
The Finsterwalder Speedfex is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Finsterwalder. [1]
The Speedfex was designed as man-packable double-surface competition glider for cross country flying. As such the Speedfex weighs only 29.5 kg (65.0 lb) and can be reduced to a folded size of 2.05 m (6.7 ft) [1] [2]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 130° and the aspect ratio is 7.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154 to 243 lb). The glider is certified as DHV Class 2. [1]
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