Nervures Stromboli
# Nervures Stromboli

The Nervures Stromboli is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Stromboli was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Stromboli, indicating that it is a two seater.

Production ended in 2004 after 545 were produced.

## Variants

### Stromboli 38

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 $m^2$ (410 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.

### Stromboli 42

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 $m^2$ (450 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 200 kg (265 to 441 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.

## Specifications (Stromboli 42)

Data from Bertrand and manufacturer

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Capacity: one passenger
* Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
* Wing area: 42 $m^2$ (450 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
* Empty weight: 7.8 kg (17 lb)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
* Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
* Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
* Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
