Paratech P43
# Paratech P43

The Paratech P43 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2003, but is now out of production.

## Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider.

The wing design includes "Permanent Air Flow", a feature by which the cell openings are made smaller to improve the leading edge profile.

## Variants

### P43XS

    Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.29 m (37.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.6 $m^2$ (254 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.

### P43S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.81 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.8 $m^2$ (278 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.

### P43M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 $m^2$ (301 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.

### P43L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.84 m (42.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 $m^2$ (328 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 128 kg (209 to 282 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.

## Specifications (P43M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
* Wing area: 28.0 $m^2$ (301 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.4:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
