UP Targa

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Targa
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer UP Europe
Introduction2002
StatusProduction completed
Produced2002-2007

The UP Targa is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2002, production of the final version, the Targa 3, ended in 2007. [1]

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Design and development

The Targa was designed as a competition glider and named for Targe shield. [1]

The design progressed through three generations of models, the Targa, Targa 2 and Targa 3. The models are each named for their relative size. [1] [2] [3]

Variants

Targa

Produced from 2002 to 2004. [2]

Targa S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The optimal take-off weight is 90 kg (198 lb). The glider model is not certified. [1]
Targa M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.7 m2 (287 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The optimal take-off weight is 105 kg (231 lb). The glider model is not certified. [1]
Targa L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.1 m2 (302 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The optimal take-off weight is 119 kg (262 lb). The glider model is not certified. [1]

Targa 2

Produced from 2005 to 2006. [2]

Targa 2 XXS
Extra extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.60 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 21.66 m2 (233.1 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 78 kg (172 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.87 m (38.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.67 m2 (244.0 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 84 kg (185 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.13 m (39.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.68 m2 (254.9 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 90 kg (198 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 SM
Small-medium-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.39 m (40.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.7 m2 (266 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 96 kg (212 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.65 m (41.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.75 m2 (298.7 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 102 kg (225 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 ML
Mediaum-large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.90 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.80 m2 (288.5 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 108 kg (238 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.16 m (43.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.87 m2 (300.0 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 114 kg (251 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.41 m (44.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.97 m2 (311.8 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 120 kg (265 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]
Targa 2 XXL
Extra-extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.68 m (44.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.12 m2 (324.2 sq ft), 81 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The optimal take-off weight is 126 kg (278 lb). The glider model is not certified. [3]

Targa 3

Produced from 2006 to 2007. [2]

Specifications (Targa 2 M)

Data from Manufacturer [3]

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 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models" . Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 UP International. "Targa 2" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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