Bautek Milan Racer

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Milan Racer
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Bautek
Status Production completed

The Bautek Milan Racer is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek.[1]

Design and development[]

The Milan Racer was the company's competition glider in the early 2000s and was replaced in production by the .[1]

The aircraft is made from tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is a "topless" design, lacking kingpost and the associated flying wires. The nose angle is 130° and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The Milan Racer has a broad hook-in weight range of 60 to 115 kg (132 to 254 lb).[1]

The aircraft is DHV certified.[1]

Specifications (Milan Racer)[]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 14.9 m2 (160 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 7.7:1

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 43. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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