UP Kantega

German paraglider

Kantega

Role  | Paraglider

Type of aircraft

National origin | Germany
Manufacturer  | UP Europe
Introduction  | 2003
Status  | Production completed
Produced  | 2003-2016

The UP Kantega is a family of German single and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2003, production of the final version ended in 2016.[1]

## Design and development[edit]

The Kantega was designed as an intermediate glider.[1]

The design progressed through several generations of models, the Kantega, Kantega 2, Kantega XC and Kantega XC2. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2][3][4][5]

## Variants[edit]

### Kantega[edit]

Produced from 2003 to 2005.[2]

Kantega S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.8 m2 (278 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1]
Kantega M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Kantega L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.7 m2 (330 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Kantega XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.3 m2 (358 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 145 kg (243 to 320 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

### Kantega 2[edit]

Produced from 2006 to 2008.[2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.17 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.99 m2 (258.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.68 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.23 m2 (282.3 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.16 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.45 m2 (306.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.66 m (41.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.82 m2 (331.7 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]
Kantega 2 XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.28 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.93 m2 (365.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 120 to 150 kg (265 to 331 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and tandem certified.[3]

### Kantega XC[edit]

Produced from 2010 to 2012.[2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.470 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.50 m2 (253.0 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified.[4]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.151 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.37 m2 (283.8 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified.[4]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.720 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.90 m2 (311.1 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified.[4]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.203 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.14 m2 (335.2 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified.[4]

### Kantega XC2[edit]

Produced from 2012 to 2016.[2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.1 m2 (270 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 98 kg (143 to 216 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.2 m2 (293 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 115 kg (176 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.0 m2 (323 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 135 kg (209 to 298 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]

## Specifications (Kantega M)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
* Wing area: 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f g h Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
2. ^ a b c d e UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
3. ^ a b c d e f UP International. "Kantega 2" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
4. ^ a b c d e UP International. "Kantega XC" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
5. ^ a b c d e UP International (2013). "Kantega XC2". Retrieved 22 November 2016.

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