Impuls 14

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Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Impuls
StatusProduction completed

The Impuls 14 is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich. [1]

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The aircraft is no longer in production. [2]

Design and development

The Impuls 14 was designed as a beginner and school wing for flight training and is certified as DHV Class 2. It is named for its wing area, which is 14 m2 (150 sq ft). [1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9 m (29.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 122° and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 45 to 78 kg (99 to 172 lb). [1]

Specifications (14)

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 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Impuls (n.d.). "Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)" . Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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