Paraavis Tango

Tango
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Russia
Manufacturer	Paraavis
Introduction	mid-2000s
Status	In 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]

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

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.72 m (38 ft 5 in)
• Wing area: 28 m² (300 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.9:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

References

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

External links

• Official website ^{[ dead link ]}