Stromboli
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Nervures
Designer Xavier Demoury
Status Production completed in 2004
Produced 1998-2004
Number built 545

The Nervures Stromboli is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Stromboli was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Stromboli, indicating that it is a two seater.[1]

Production ended in 2004 after 545 were produced.[2]

Variants

Stromboli 38
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 m2 (410 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.[1]
Stromboli 42
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 200 kg (265 to 441 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.[1]

Specifications (Stromboli 42)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 42 m2 (450 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
  • Empty weight: 7.8 kg (17 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
  • Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
  • Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 Nervures. "Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure". nervures.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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