Europe Sails Excel
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| Excel | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Europe Sails |
| Status | Production completed |
The Europe Sails Excel is an Austrian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Europe Sails.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Excel was produced in the early 2000s, in one size only, the Excel 146, with a wing area of 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft).[1]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 133° and the pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 110 kg (154.3 to 242.5 lb). The design was certified as DHV class 2-3 and sold for €3074 in 2003.[1]
Specifications (Excel 146)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)