Paraavis Tango Explained
The
Paraavis Tango is a Russian single-place
paraglider, designed and produced by
Paraavis of
Moscow. Introduced in the 2000s, it remained in production though 2016.
[1] Design and development
The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider, suitable for school use for flight training.
Variants
- Tango 19
Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 9.661NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 19.01m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 54to. The glider model is not certified.[2]
- Tango 22
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 10.11NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 21.98m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 62to. The glider model is not certified.[2]
- Tango 24
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 10.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.8m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 70to. The glider model is not certified.[2]
- Tango 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.31NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.02m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 75to. The glider model is not certified.[1] [2]
- Tango 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 80to. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1] [2]
- Tango 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.331NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.99m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 90to. The glider model is not certified.[1] [2]
- Tango 34
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.811NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 33.51m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 100to. The glider model is not certified.[2]
- Tango 36
Very large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.291NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 36m2, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 105to. The glider model is not certified.[2] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: TANGO. paraavis.com. 27 September 2016.