| Sens | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | XIX GmbH |
| Designer | Michi Kobler |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The XIX Sens is a series of Swiss single-place paragliders, that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Sens was designed as a competition performance glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.
The Sens-C3 version was introduced in 2003 to replace the Sens 2.
Variants
- Sens-C3 S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m (267 sq ft), 87 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) certified.
- Sens-C3 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.8 m (288 sq ft), 87 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV certified.
- Sens-C3 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.5 m (44.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m (307 sq ft), 87 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.3:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV certified.
Specifications (Sens-C3 M)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.1 m (43 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 26.8 m (288 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.3:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Rate of sink: 0.95 m/s (187 ft/min)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
| XIX GmbH aircraft | |
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| Paragliders | |