Airfer Transan

The Aifer Transan is a Spanish powered parachute, designed and produced by Airfer Paramotores.[1]

Transan
Role Powered parachute
National origin Spain
Manufacturer Airfer Paramotores

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules it features a parachute-style high-wing and two seats in tandem in an open framed structure, tricycle landing gear and a single 52 hp (39 kW) Hirth engine in pusher configuration.[1] The Transan was also available powered by a Rotax 503, Hirth 2702 and 2703 engines.

Variants
Airfer Trike Monoplaza
Single-seat light-weight variant.[1]
Airfer Trike Biplaza
Tandem two-seater[1]
Airfer Tranan
Tandem two-seater[1]
Airfer Transam 2702
Tandem two-seater with a Hirth 2702 engine.

Specifications (Transan)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Empty weight: 340 lb (154 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hirth aircraft engine, 52 hp (39 kW)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed

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References
  1. "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". Pagefast Ltd, England. 2004: 77. ISSN 1368-485X. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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