Reflex J 160

The Reflex J 160 is a French paramotor that was designed by Dominique Cholou and produced by Reflex Paramoteur of Chatou for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

J 160
Role Paramotor
National origin France
Manufacturer Reflex Paramoteur
Designer Dominique Cholou
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€3,160 (2004)

Design and development

The J 160 was designed to comply with the European microlight regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single JPX D160 12 hp (9 kW) engine in pusher configuration with a 2.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 123 cm (48 in) diameter three-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal).[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]

Specifications (J 160)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Empty weight: 23 kg (51 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × JPX D160 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.38:1 reduction drive, 8.9 kW (12 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed composite, ground adjustable, 1.23 m (4 ft 0 in) diameter
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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 74. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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