Independence Speed Tandem
# Independence Speed Tandem

The Independence Speed Tandem is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Speed Tandem was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.

The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 48 cells, a wing area of 40.6 $m^2$ (437 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.

Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Speed Tandem.

## Specifications (Speed Tandem)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Capacity: one passenger
* Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
* Wing area: 40.6 $m^2$ (437 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.4:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
