Airwave Ten
# Airwave Ten

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.

## 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.

## Variants

### Ten S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 $m^2$ (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).

### Ten M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 $m^2$ (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).

### Ten L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 $m^2$ (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).

## Specifications (Ten M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wing area: 26 $m^2$ (280 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 6.25:1

Performance

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