FreeX Blade

The FreeX Blade 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]

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

Design and development

The Blade was designed as an intermediate high-performance glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

The FreeX's CEO flew the Blade and won the German Distance Sport Class competition with it.[1]

Variants
Blade S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m2 (256 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 40 to 70 kg (88 to 154 lb).[1]
Blade M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Blade L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Blade L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.3 m (43 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.8:1
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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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