Airwave Ten

Ten

Role  | Paraglider

Type of aircraft

National origin | Austria
Manufacturer  | Airwave Gliders
Designer  | Bruce Goldsmith
Status  | Production completed
Produced  | mid-2000s

The Airwave Ten 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 Ten was designed as a competition glider and has a top speed of 65 km/h (40 mph). It is named for its glide ratio if 10:1. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

## Variants

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Ten S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 m2 (263.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 81 to 98 kg (179 to 216 lb).[1]
Ten M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 107 kg (198 to 236 lb).[1]
Ten L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 m2 (302.7 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 102 to 120 kg (225 to 265 lb).[1]

## Specifications (Ten M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wing area: 26 m2 (280 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 6.25:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
* Maximum glide ratio: 10:1

## 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

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