Paradelta Break
| Break | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Paradelta Parma |
| Status | In production (2016) |
| Produced | early 2000s-present |
| Variants | Paradelta BiBreak |
The Paradelta Break is an Italian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paradelta Parma of Parma. It remained in production in 2016.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Break was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
The glider design was developed into the two-place Paradelta BiBreak.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Break 22
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.0 m2 (237 sq ft) and 35 cells. The pilot weight range is 50 to 80 kg (110 to 176 lb).[1]
- Break 24
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft) and 35 cells. The pilot weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb).[1]
- Break 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft) and 35 cells. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).[1]
- Break 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 14.3 m (46.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft) and 35 cells. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb).[1]
Specifications (Break 26)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft)
