Pro-Design Pro-Ject

The Pro-Design Pro-Ject is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development[]

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and cross country glider.^[1]

The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants[]

Pro-Ject M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.11 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.37 m² (283.8 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.92:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.^[1]

Pro-Ject L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.62 m (41.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.61 m² (308.0 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.56:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Pro-Ject M)[]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 26.37 m² (283.8 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.92:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)

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