XIX Form
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | XIX GmbH |
| Designer | Michi Kobler |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The XIX Form is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Form was designed as an intermediate glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Form 2 S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 2 certified.[1]
- Form 2 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Form 2 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.5 m2 (318 sq ft), 62 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.35:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Form 2 M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.35:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)