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XIX Inter

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X