Russian paraqglider
Tango Duett
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Role
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Paraglider Type of aircraft
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National origin
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Russia
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Manufacturer
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Paraavis
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Introduction
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2003
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Status
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Production completed
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The Paraavis Tango Duett is a Russian two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow and introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
The Tango Duett was designed as a tandem glider for flight training. It uses a unique biplane arrangement of two rectangular wings.[1]
Variants
- Tango Duett 42
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 14 m (45.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 120 to 180 kg (265 to 397 lb). The glider model is not certified.[1]
- Tango Duett 46
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 46 m2 (500 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 150 to 280 kg (331 to 617 lb). The glider model is not certified.[1]
Specifications (Tango Duett 46)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Wing area: 46 m2 (500 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.9
Performance
- Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph, 22 kn)
References
- ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X