Wings of Change Taifun
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| Taifun | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Wings of Change |
| Designer | Markus Gründhammer |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The Wings of Change Taifun (Typhoon) is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Markus Gründhammer and produced by Wings of Change of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]
The Taifun was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
- Taifun S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.39 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.86 m2 (256.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. 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]
- Taifun M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.12 m (39.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.00 m2 (290.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. 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]
- Taifun L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.85 m (42.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.34 m2 (326.6 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.44:1. 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]