Paramotor Performance M3

The Paramotor Performance M3 is a family of Swedish paramotors that was designed and produced by Paramotor Performance of Bandhagen for powered paragliding. The aircraft are supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

M3
Role Paramotor
National origin Sweden
Manufacturer Paramotor Performance AB
Status In production (2015)
Unit cost
€4388 (M3T, 2004)

Design and development

The M3 series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. They all feature a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 16 hp (12 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.4:1 ratio reduction drive and a 100 cm (39 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal). The aircraft is built from a combination of aluminium and steel and the workmanship has been noted as of high quality by reviews. All models have low hang points.[1]

As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]

Variants
M3T
Base model with an empty weight of 24 kg (53 lb).[1]
M3X
Lightened model for mountain flying, with an empty weight of 22 kg (49 lb).[1]

Specifications (M3T)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 24 kg (53 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.4:1 reduction drive, 12 kW (16 hp)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed composite, fixed pitch, 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) diameter
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 72. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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