Paraavis Tango Duett

Tango Duett
Role Paraglider
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Paraavis
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed

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

  1. ^ 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