Dudek Twix
The Dudek Twix is a Polish two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliders of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production.[1]
| Twix | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dudek Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development
The Twix, indicating "two", was designed as a tandem "bi-place" or two seater glider for flight training. It is made from Skytex material with Technora lines.[1]
The aircraft's 13.33 m (43.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 40 m2 (430 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.44:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 190 kg (309 to 419 lb).[1]
Operational history
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Twix in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".[1]
Specifications (Twix)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 13.33 m (43 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 40 m2 (430 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.44
Performance
- Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.3 m/s (260 ft/min)
References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 14. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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