Twister
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Wings of Change
Designer Markus Gründhammer
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Wings of Change Twister is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes, starting in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Twister was designed as an intermediate glider. Gründhammer describes his design as "a perfect synthesis of aesthetics, performance and safety". The Twister Xi variant had a slightly reduced glider weight.[1][2][3]

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

Variants

Twister S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.99 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.96 m2 (268.7 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
Twister M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.75 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.95 m2 (300.9 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]
Twister L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.52 m (44.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.40 m2 (338.0 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[1][2]

Specifications (Twister M)

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.75 m (41 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 27.95 m2 (300.9 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.7:1
  • Empty weight: 6.9 kg (15 lb)
  • Gross weight: 105 kg (231 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 38 km/h (24 mph, 21 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Wings of Change (2011). "Twister". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Wings of Change (2011). "Twister Xi". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
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