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    FreeX Arrow

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    Arrow
    Role Paraglider
    National origin Germany
    Manufacturer FreeX
    Status Production completed
    Produced mid-2000s

    The FreeX Arrow is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

    Design and development[edit]

    The Arrow was designed as an advanced and competition glider.[1]

    The aircraft's 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has 67 cells, a wing area of 24.1 m2 (259 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider is DHV certified. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing.[1]

    Specifications (Arrow)[edit]

    Data from Bertrand[1]

    General characteristics

    • Crew: one
    • Wingspan: 10.9 m (35 ft 9 in)
    • Wing area: 24.1 m2 (259 sq ft)
    • Aspect ratio: 6.2:1

    Performance

    • Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
    • Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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