Paratech P70

The Paratech P70 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2000, but is now out of production.[1]

P70
Role Paraglider
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer Paratech
Designer Uwe Bernholz
Introduction 2000
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,571 (L size, 2004)

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted in a 2003 review that the P70 was "held in high regard by flyers of performance machines."[1]

Variants
P70M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.55 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.45 m2 (295.5 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
P70L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.95 m2 (322.4 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]

Specifications (P70M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.55 m (41 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 27.45 m2 (295.5 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.73:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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