Paraavis Tango

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Tango
Role Paraglider
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Paraavis
Introductionmid-2000s
StatusIn production

The Paraavis Tango is a Russian single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow. Introduced in the 2000s, it remained in production though 2016. [1]

Contents

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider, suitable for school use for flight training. [1]

Variants

Tango 19
Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 9.66 m (31.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 19.01 m2 (204.6 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 54 to 70 kg (119 to 154 lb). The glider model is not certified. [2]
Tango 22
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 10.1 m (33.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 21.98 m2 (236.6 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 62 to 80 kg (137 to 176 lb). The glider model is not certified. [2]
Tango 24
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 10.8 m (35.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m2 (256 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is not certified. [2]
Tango 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.30 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.02 m2 (280.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is not certified. [1] [2]
Tango 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 104 kg (176 to 229 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1] [2]
Tango 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.33 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.99 m2 (333.6 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 90 to 120 kg (198 to 265 lb). The glider model is not certified. [1] [2]
Tango 34
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.81 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.51 m2 (360.7 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is not certified. [2]
Tango 36
Very large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.29 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 36.00 m2 (387.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is not certified. [2]

Specifications (Tango 28)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "TANGO". paraavis.com. Retrieved 27 September 2016.