Airwave Ten

Ten
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Airwave Gliders
Designer	Bruce Goldsmith
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£2,208 (2004)

The Airwave Ten is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Ten was designed as a competition glider and has a top speed of 65 km/h (40 mph). It is named for its glide ratio if 10:1. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Ten S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 m² (263.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 81 to 98 kg (179 to 216 lb).^[1]

Ten M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 m² (280 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 107 kg (198 to 236 lb).^[1]

Ten L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 m² (302.7 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 102 to 120 kg (225 to 265 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Ten M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wing area: 26 m² (280 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.25:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph; 35 kn)
• Maximum glide ratio: 10:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X