Bautek Sunrise

Last updated
Sunrise
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Bautek
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€3707 (2003)

The Bautek Sunrise is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek. [1]

Germany Federal parliamentary republic in central-western Europe

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North Seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, France to the southwest, and Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.

Bautek is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Kenn. The company specializes in hang gliders and ultralight trikes.

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Design and development

The Sunrise is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 132° and an aspect ratio of 8:1. The aircraft has a broad hook-in weight range from 65 to 100 kg (143.3 to 220.5 lb). [1]

Polyester category of polymers

Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include naturally occurring chemicals, such as in the cutin of plant cuticles, as well as synthetics such as polybutyrate. Natural polyesters and a few synthetic ones are biodegradable, but most synthetic polyesters are not. The material is used extensively in clothing.

The Sunrise was produced in just one size, with a wing area of 13 sq ft (1.2 m2). It was certified as DHV 2-3. [1]

Specifications (Sunrise)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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