The Bautek Sunrise is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek.[1]

Sunrise
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Bautek
Status Production completed

Design and development edit

The Sunrise is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 132° and an aspect ratio of 8:1. The aircraft has a broad hook-in weight range from 65 to 100 kg (143.3 to 220.5 lb).[1]

The Sunrise was produced in just one size, with a wing area of 13 sq ft (1.2 m2). It was certified as DHV 2-3.[1]

Specifications (Sunrise) edit

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 13 m2 (140 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 8:1

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X