Windtech Bantoo
# Windtech Bantoo

The Windtech Bantoo is a Spanish two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Windtech Parapentes of Gijón. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Bantoo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.

The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 51 cells, a wing area of 41.3 $m^2$ (445 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5:1. The crew weight range is 135 to 220 kg (298 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.

The glider wing is made from Porcher Marine Skytex 45 g/m2 nylon fabric, with the v-ribs of lighter 34 g/m2 fabric. The rib reinforcements are 310 g/m2 Dacron, with the trailing edge reinforcement fabricated of 175 g/m2 polyester. The lines are all sheathed Kevlar, with the A and B lines 2.2 mm in diameter, the C and D lines 1.7 mm in diameter and the upper lines 1.1 mm in diameter. The risers are made from 25 mm wide polyester strapping.

## Specifications (Bantoo)

Data from Bertrand and manufacturer

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Capacity: one passenger
* Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
* Wing area: 43.1 $m^2$ (464 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5:1
* Empty weight: 9.7 kg (21 lb)
* Gross weight: 220 kg (485 lb)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
