The Spartan DFS Paramotor is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Spartan Microlights.[1][2]
| DFS Paramotor | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Microlights |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
editThe aircraft was designed to comply the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single 28 hp (21 kW) single cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled Hirth F-33 engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.[1]
The designation DFS stands for Dual Face System and the powerpack can be used with either a paraglider or hang glider wing.[1]
Specifications (DFS Paramotor)
editData from Kitplanes[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
- Height: 5 ft (1.5 m) powerpack only
- Empty weight: 68 lb (31 kg) plus wing
- Gross weight: 503 lb (228 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 3.5 U.S. gallons (13 L; 2.9 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F-33 single cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled aircraft engine, 28 hp (21 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
- Service ceiling: 9,000 ft (2,700 m)
- Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 54. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 86. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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