Skywalk Hype

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Hype
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Skywalk Hype is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG of Grassau, Bavaria and introduced in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The Hype was designed as an beginner to intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

Hype S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.03 m (36.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.3 m2 (262 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Hype M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.52 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Hype L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.98 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.7 m2 (309 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.01:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]

Specifications (Hype M)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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