Trekking K2

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K2
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Trekking Parapentes
Introduction2002
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Trekking K2 is a family of French single-place and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by Trekking Parapentes of Lambesc. Introduced in 2002, the model range is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The K2 was designed as a mountaineering descent glider and named for K2, the mountain located on the China-Pakistan border. The glider models are each named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

K2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.67 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
K2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.18 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
K2 XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.95 m (42.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 m2 (370 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. [1]
K2 Bi
Identical to the K2 XL, but rigged to carry two people in tandem and as such was referred to as the K2 Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. The crew weight range is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Bi-Place certified. [1]

Specifications (K2 M)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 32. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
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