FreeX Arrow

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]

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

Design and development

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)

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)
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References
  1. 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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