Paradelta Ben Hur
| Ben Hur | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Paradelta Parma |
| Status | Production completed |
The Paradelta Ben Hur is an Italian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paradelta Parma of Parma. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Ben Hur was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Ben Hur T5° dm
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.2 m2 (260 sq ft) and 195 cells. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb).[1]
- Ben Hur T5° dg
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.1 m2 (302 sq ft) and 98 cells. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb).[1]
- Ben Hur T5° de
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 14.3 m (46.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.5 m2 (371 sq ft) and 98 cells. The pilot weight range is 80 to 135 kg (176 to 298 lb).[1]
Specifications (Ben Hur T5° dg)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.8 m (42 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 28.1 m2 (302 sq ft)
