La Mouette Topless
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| Topless | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | La Mouette |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1995 |
The La Mouette Topless is a French single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by La Mouette.[1]
The Topless was introduced in 1995 and was the first commercially produced modern hang glider without a kingpost and upper flying wires. Intended as a competition glider, it was based on the development work of Christof Krazner.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. It was built in three different sizes, designated by their metric wing areas and all with a nose angle of 132°.[1]
Variants
- Topless 11
- Small-size model for lighter pilots. Its 9.84 m (32.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 11 m2 (120 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 8.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 40 to 60 kg (88 to 132 lb).[1]
- Topless 12.8
- Medium-size model for mid-weight pilots. Its 10.12 m (33.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 12.8 m2 (138 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 8.0:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 50 to 75 kg (110 to 165 lb).[1]
- Topless 13.5
- Large-size model for heavier pilots. Its 10.12 m (33.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 7.5:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 92 kg (132 to 203 lb).[1]