The UP Sherpa Bi is a German two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2001, production of the second generation model Sherpa 2 ended in 2007.[1]
| Sherpa Bi | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | UP Europe |
| Introduction | 2001 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | 2001-2007 |
Design and development edit
The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Sherpa Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1][2]
The Sherpa went through two generations of models, the Sherpa and Sherpa 2.[1][2][3][4]
The Sherpa's sail was made from Porsher Marine New Skytex and its lines were fabricated from Cousin Trestec Super Aramid.[2]
Variants edit
- Sherpa
- Original model, in production 2001-2004. Its 14.2 m (46.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42.5 m2 (457 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The take-off weight range is 150 to 220 kg (331 to 485 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1][2]
- Sherpa 2
- Second generation model, in production 2004-2007. Its 14.5 m (47.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 41.4 m2 (446 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The take-off weight range is 135 to 225 kg (298 to 496 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]
Specifications (Sherpa) edit
Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 14.2 m (46 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 42.5 m2 (457 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.8:1
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c d e UP International. "Sherpa" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ a b UP International. "Sherpa 2" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models". Retrieved 22 November 2016.