Pro-Design Pro-Ject

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Pro-Ject
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Pro-Design
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Pro-Design Pro-Ject is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and cross country glider. [1]

The models are each named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

Pro-Ject M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.11 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.37 m2 (283.8 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.92:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified. [1]
Pro-Ject L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.62 m (41.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.61 m2 (308.0 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.56:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified. [1]

Specifications (Pro-Ject M)

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 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
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