Pro-Design Titan

The Pro-Design Titan is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Titan
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Pro-Design
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,867 (2004)

Design and development

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

The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Titan M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.74 m (38.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.72 m2 (276.8 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Titan L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.10 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m2 (294.2 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Titan XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.58 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.56 m2 (318.2 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Titan M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.74 m (38 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 25.72 m2 (276.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.35:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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