Nervures Kenya Explained
The
Nervures Kenya is a French single-place
paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by
Nervures of
Soulom. It is now out of production.
[1] Design and development
The Kenya was designed as an intermediate mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
A total of 334 were built during its production run starting in 1996.[2]
The Kenya Expé (Expedition) was designed as a lighter weight version of the basic Kenya.[2]
Variants
- Kenya S and Kenya Expé S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 22m2, 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. Glide ratio is 6.7:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1] [2]
- Kenya M and Kenya Expé M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. Glide ratio is 6.9:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1] [2]
- Kenya L and Kenya Expé L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.41NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30m2, 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. Glide ratio is 6.9:1.[2]
- Kenya XL and Kenya Expé XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 34m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 105to. Glide ratio is 7.0:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1] [2] External links
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure. Nervures. nervures.com. 18 August 2016.
