Wings of Change Taifun

The Wings of Change Taifun (Typhoon) is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]

Taifun
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Wings of Change
Designer Markus Gründhammer
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Taifun was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants
Taifun S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.39 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.86 m2 (256.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
Taifun M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.12 m (39.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.00 m2 (290.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
Taifun L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.85 m (42.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.34 m2 (326.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]

Specifications (Taifun M)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.12 m (39 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 27.00 m2 (290.6 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.44:1
  • Empty weight: 6.0 kg (13 lb)
  • Gross weight: 105 kg (231 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 37 km/h (23 mph, 20 kn)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Wings of Change (2011). "Taifun". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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