Dudek Action

The Dudek Action is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliding of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production.[1]

Action
Role Paraglider
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Dudek Paragliding
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€1,275 (Action L, 2004)

Design and development

The Action was designed as an advanced and competition glider and made from Skytex material with Technora lines. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Action in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".[1]

Variants
Action M
Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12.29 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.81 m2 (299.3 sq ft), 65 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Action L
Large-sized model for heavier-weight pilots. Its 12.72 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.80 m2 (320.8 sq ft), 65 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Action XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.17 m (43.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.92 m2 (343.6 sq ft), 65 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 115 to 140 kg (254 to 309 lb).[1]

Specifications (Action L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.72 m (41 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 29.80 m2 (320.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.43:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 56 km/h (35 mph, 30 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 14. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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