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 | |
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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
- 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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