Trekking K2
| K2 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Trekking Parapentes |
| Introduction | 2002 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-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]
Design and development[edit]
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[edit]
- 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)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.51 m (41 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 26.6 m2 (286 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.8:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)