Finsterwalder Perfex
| Perfex | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Finsterwalder |
| Status | In production |
The Finsterwalder Perfex is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Finsterwalder.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Perfex and the smaller sized Lightfex are intended as man-packable single-surface beginner gliders for recreational flying. As such the Perfex weighs only 22 kg (48.5 lb) and can be reduced to a folded size of 1.95 m (6.4 ft)[1][2]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Lightfex
- Medium sized glider with wing area of 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft) and a pilot recommended weight of 45 to 75 kg (99 to 165 lb). DHV certified as Class 2.[1]
- Perfex
- Large sized glider with wing area of 16 m2 (170 sq ft) and a pilot recommended weight of 70 to 105 kg (154 to 231 lb). DHV certified as Class 1-2.[1]
Specifications (Perfex)[edit]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 16 m2 (170 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.5:1
- Empty weight: 22 kg (49 lb)
- Gross weight: 123 kg (271 lb)
Performance
- Stall speed: 22 km/h (14 mph, 12 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 10:1
- Wing loading: 7.7 kg/m2 (1.6 lb/sq ft)