FreeX Blast

The FreeX Blast 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]

Blast
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer FreeX
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€1,990 (2004)

Design and development

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

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand reported that the Blast was commercially successful in 2003.[1]

Variants
Blast S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m2 (264 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Blast M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Blast L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Blast L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.05:1
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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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