Tecma Medium
French hang glider
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The Tecma Medium is a French high-wing, two-place, hang glider, designed and produced by Tecma Sports of Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny, introduced in 1985. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2]
| Medium | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Tecma Sport |
| Status | In production |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1985-present |
Design and development
The Medium was designed for flight training and passenger flights and is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in 4 oz Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.8 m (35.4 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 124°, wing area is 20.8 m2 (224 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is 100 to 170 kg (220 to 375 lb).[1]
The sole model, the Medium 21, is named for its rough wing area in square metres. The glider model is DHV and SHV certified.[1][3]
Specifications (Medium 21)
Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 20.8 m2 (224 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.7:1
- Empty weight: 32 kg (71 lb)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)