Pro-Design Carrier

The Pro-Design Carrier is an Austrian two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Pro-Design Carrier
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Pro-Design
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,867 (2004)

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Pro-Design Carrier Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The aircraft's 14.54 m (47.7 ft) span wing has 41 cells, a wing area of 42.75 m2 (460.2 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.94:1. The crew weight range is 130 to 220 kg (287 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Carrier)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.54 m (47 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 42.75 m2 (460.2 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.94:1

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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