Wings of Change Taifun explained

The Wings of Change Taifun (Typhoon) is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Taifun was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Taifun S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.391NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.86m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 65to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]
    Taifun M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.121NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]
    Taifun L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.851NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.34m2, 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1] [2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Taifun. 25 November 2016. Wings of Change. 2011.

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