UP Kantega

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Kantega
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer UP Europe
Introduction2003
StatusProduction completed
Produced2003-2016

The UP Kantega is a family of German single and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2003, production of the final version ended in 2016. [1]

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Design and development

The Kantega was designed as an intermediate glider. [1]

The design progressed through several generations of models, the Kantega, Kantega 2, Kantega XC and Kantega XC2. The models are each named for their relative size. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Variants

Kantega

Produced from 2003 to 2005. [2]

Kantega S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.8 m2 (278 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified. [1]
Kantega M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Kantega L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.7 m2 (330 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Kantega XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.3 m2 (358 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 145 kg (243 to 320 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]

Kantega 2

Produced from 2006 to 2008. [2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.17 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.99 m2 (258.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [3]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.68 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.23 m2 (282.3 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [3]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.16 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.45 m2 (306.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [3]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.66 m (41.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.82 m2 (331.7 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [3]
Kantega 2 XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.28 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.93 m2 (365.2 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 120 to 150 kg (265 to 331 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and tandem certified. [3]

Kantega XC

Produced from 2010 to 2012. [2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.470 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.50 m2 (253.0 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified. [4]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.151 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.37 m2 (283.8 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified. [4]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.720 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.90 m2 (311.1 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified. [4]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.203 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.14 m2 (335.2 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF B/EN B certified. [4]

Kantega XC2

Produced from 2012 to 2016. [2]

Kantega 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified. [5]
Kantega 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.1 m2 (270 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 98 kg (143 to 216 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified. [5]
Kantega 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.2 m2 (293 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 115 kg (176 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified. [5]
Kantega 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.0 m2 (323 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 135 kg (209 to 298 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified. [5]

Specifications (Kantega M)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models" . Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 UP International. "Kantega 2" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 UP International. "Kantega XC" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 UP International (2013). "Kantega XC2" . Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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