Aerodyne Blaster

Blaster
Role	Paraglider
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Aerodyne Technologies
Designer	Michel Le Blanc
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€3,051 (Blaster L, 2004)

The Aerodyne Blaster is a series of French single-place, paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.^[1]

Design and development

The Blaster was designed as a competition glider, with three models, each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Blaster S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.96 m (39.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.62 m² (254.2 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.^[1]

Blaster M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.80 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.74 m² (277.1 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 106 kg (198 to 234 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.^[1]

Blaster L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.20 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.36 m² (294.5 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.^[1]

Specifications (Blaster M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 25.74 m² (277.1 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.37:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 56 km/h (35 mph; 30 kn)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X