FreeX Moon

The FreeX Moon is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Moon
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer FreeX
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,193 (2004)

Design and development

The Moon was designed as an intermediate glider. Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Moon S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m2 (256 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 40 to 70 kg (88 to 154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[1]
Moon M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[1]
Moon L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[1]

Specifications (Moon M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.8 m (38 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.2:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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