The H&E Paramotores Ziklon (English: Cyclone) is a Spanish
paramotor that was designed and produced by
H&E Paramotores of
Madrid for
powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The Ziklon was designed to comply with the US
FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a
paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single
Per Il Volo Top 80 15 hp (11 kW) engine in
pusher configuration with a
reduction drive and a 99 to 125 cm (39 to 49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity is 9 litres (2.0 imp gal; 2.4 US gal).[1]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Variants
Ziklon 99
Model with a
Per Il Volo Top 80 15 hp (11 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 99 cm (39 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller.[1]
Ziklon 115
Model with a
Per Il Volo Top 80 15 hp (11 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.4:1 ratio reduction drive and a 115 cm (45 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. The empty weight is 20 kg (44 lb).[1]
Ziklon 125
Model with a Per Il Volo Top 80 15 hp (11 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 125 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed wooden propeller.[1]