Bantoo
Role Paraglider
National origin Spain
Manufacturer Windtech Parapentes
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Windtech Bantoo is a Spanish two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Windtech Parapentes of Gijón. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Bantoo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.[1]

The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 51 cells, a wing area of 41.3 m2 (445 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5:1. The crew weight range is 135 to 220 kg (298 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]

The glider wing is made from Porcher Marine Skytex 45 g/m2 nylon fabric, with the v-ribs of lighter 34 g/m2 fabric. The rib reinforcements are 310 g/m2 Dacron, with the trailing edge reinforcement fabricated of 175 g/m2 polyester. The lines are all sheathed Kevlar, with the A and B lines 2.2 mm in diameter, the C and D lines 1.7 mm in diameter and the upper lines 1.1 mm in diameter. The risers are made from 25 mm wide polyester strapping.[2]

Specifications (Bantoo)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 43.1 m2 (464 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5:1
  • Empty weight: 9.7 kg (21 lb)
  • Gross weight: 220 kg (485 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 Windtech Parapentes (2016). "Bantoo technical data". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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