Trekking K2

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K2
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Trekking Parapentes
Introduction 2002
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
€1,861 (all models, 2004)

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]

France Republic with mainland in Europe and numerous oversea territories

France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose territory consists of metropolitan France in Western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The metropolitan area of France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to the east, and Andorra and Spain to the south. The overseas territories include French Guiana in South America and several islands in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. The country's 18 integral regions span a combined area of 643,801 square kilometres (248,573 sq mi) and a total population of 67.3 million. France, a sovereign state, is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its capital in Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre. Other major urban areas include Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille and Nice.

Lambesc Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France

Lambesc is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.

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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]

Mountaineering sport of mountain climbing

Mountaineering is the set of activities that involves ascending mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, hiking, skiing, and traversing via ferratas. Indoor climbing, sport climbing and bouldering are usually considered mountaineering as well.

K2 the second-highest mountain on Earth, located on the China–Pakistan border in a region also claimed by India

K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram range and the highest point in both Pakistan and Xinjiang.

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

  • Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph; 28 kn)

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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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