Paramotor Inc FX series

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FX series
Role Paramotor
National origin United States
Manufacturer Paramotor Inc
StatusProduction completed

The Paramotor Inc FX series is a family of American paramotors that was designed and produced by Paramotor Inc of Weldon Spring, Missouri for powered paragliding. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Design and development

The company started as an importer of the French Adventure F series of paramotors and also sold the Japanese Daiichi Kosho Beat. It then introduced its own designs, the FX series in the mid-1990s. The company currently produces military specification paramotors for sale to governments, the military and police. [1] [2]

The FX series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. All models feature a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or two-seats-in-tandem accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, takeoff and landing are accomplished on foot. [1] [2]

All models were delivered from the factory with a hand throttle. Options available included a reserve parachute and electric starting. The line was noted for its unusually long three year warranty. [1] [2]

Variants

FX1
Initial model powered by a 18 hp (13 kW) Solo 210 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 35 lb (16 kg). [1]
FX2
More powerful model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine. Empty weight is 85 lb (39 kg). [1] [4]
FX3
Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine. [3]
FX4
Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) Zenoah G-25 two-stroke engine. [3]
FX5
Model with a 27.5 hp (21 kW) Zanzottera MZ 34 two-stroke engine. [3]

Aircraft on display

Specifications (FX1)

Data from Cliche [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

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