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

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

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a sports intermediate glider, to replace the Windtech Serak in the company line. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

The design was optimized for strength, using V-ribs to reduce the line count for lower drag and higher speed.[2]

The glider wing is made from Porcher Marine Skytex 45 g/m2 nylon fabric. The rib reinforcements are 180 g/m2 Dacron, with the trailing edge reinforcement fabricated of 175 g/m2 polyester. The lines are all sheathed Kevlar and 1.1 and 1.7 mm in diameter. The risers are made from 20 mm wide Polyamida strapping.[3]

Variants

Pulsar 23
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.12 m (36.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.10 m2 (259.4 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1][3]
Pulsar 25
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.52 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.85 m2 (278.2 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1][3]
Pulsar 27
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.6 m2 (297 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1][3]
Pulsar 30
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.44 m (40.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.15 m2 (324.5 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1][3]

Specifications (Pulsar 25)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.52 m (37 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 25.85 m2 (278.2 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.13:1
  • Empty weight: 7.47 kg (16 lb)
  • Gross weight: 90 kg (198 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 37 km/h (23 mph, 20 kn)
  • Stall speed: 22 km/h (14 mph, 12 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 36. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Windtech Parapentes (2016). "Pulsar". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Windtech Parapentes (2016). "Pulsar technical data". Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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