Paratour SD
| Role | Paramotor |
|---|---|
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Paratour |
| Designer | Eric Dufour |
| Introduction | mid 2000s |
| Status | Production completed |
The Paratour SD is a family of Canadian paramotors that was designed by Eric Dufour and produced by Paratour of Saint-Chrysostome, Quebec for powered paragliding. Now out of production, when it was available the series was supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
"SD" stands for "Safe & Strong Design".[2]
Design and development[edit]
The SD series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as Canadian and European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration with a reduction drive and a 100 to 125 cm (39 to 49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller, depending on the model. The fuel tank capacity is 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal).[1]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Variants[edit]
- SD 100
- Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) RDM 100 engine in pusher configuration with a 3.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 100 cm (39 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller.[1]
- SD 120
- Model with a 14 hp (10 kW) Radne Raket 120 engine in pusher configuration with a 3.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 125 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller.[1]
- SD 125
- Model with a 22 hp (16 kW) RDM 100 engine in pusher configuration with a 3.8:1 ratio reduction drive and a 125 cm (49 in) diameter two-bladed composite propeller.[1]
Specifications (SD 120)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 21.5 kg (47 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 10 litres (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Radne Raket 120 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 3.8:1 reduction drive, 10 kW (14 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) diameter