XIX Inter explained

The XIX Inter is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Inter was designed as an intermediate glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Inter 2 S
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.1m2, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1]
    Inter 2 M
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.31NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.9m2, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 85to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
    Inter 2 L
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.71NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31.3m2, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.

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