Dudek Twix

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Twix
Role Paraglider
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Dudek Paragliders
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Dudek Twix is a Polish two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliders of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The Twix, indicating "two", was designed as a tandem "bi-place" or two seater glider for flight training. It is made from Skytex material with Technora lines. [1]

The aircraft's 13.33 m (43.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 40 m2 (430 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.44:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 190 kg (309 to 419 lb). [1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Twix in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate". [1]

Specifications (Twix)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 14. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X