Paratech P70
# Paratech P70

The Paratech P70 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2000, but is now out of production.

## Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider.

## Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted in a 2003 review that the P70 was "held in high regard by flyers of performance machines."

## Variants

### P70M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.55 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.45 $m^2$ (295.5 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.

### P70L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.95 $m^2$ (322.4 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

## Specifications (P70M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.55 m (41 ft 2 in)
* Wing area: 27.45 $m^2$ (295.5 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.73:1

Performance

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