Aerodyne Jumbe

Jumbe
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,408 (Jumbe L, 2004)

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

Design and development

The Jumbe was designed as an intermediate glider, with the five models each named for their relative size. The Jumbe XL is also known as the Shani and can be used for two-place flight training.[1]

Variants

Jumbe XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.70 m2 (255.1 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 57 to 68 kg (126 to 150 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR St certified.[1]
Jumbe S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.30 m2 (272.3 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 64 to 84 kg (141 to 185 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR St certified.[1]
Jumbe M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.55 m2 (296.5 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 82 to 98 kg (181 to 216 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR St certified.[1]
Jumbe L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.90 m2 (321.8 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 92 to 116 kg (203 to 256 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR St certified.[1]
Jumbe XL/Shani
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots and for lighter two-seat flights. It is also known as the Shani. Its 13.2 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33 m2 (360 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 150 kg (231 to 331 lb). The glider model is AFNOR St certified.[1]

Specifications (Jumbe M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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