XIX Top explained
The
XIX Top is a series of
Swiss single-place
paragliders, that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by
XIX GmbH of Kronbühl in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
[1] Design and development
The Top was designed as a performance cross country 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
- Top 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.51NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 2-3 certified.[1]
- Top 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.51NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.4m2, 58 cells and the aspect ratio is 6:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
