Kimfly Alpin

Alpin
Role Paraglider
National origin Slovenia
Manufacturer Kimfly D.O.O.
Designer Michaël Nessler
Introduction mid-2000s
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€1,085 (2004)

The Kimfly Alpin (Alpine) is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Alpin was designed as a mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

Alpin 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.2 m2 (260 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 85 kg (121 to 187 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
Alpin 27
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 95 kg (143 to 209 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]

Specifications (Alpin 27)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.2 m (36 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.6:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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