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Force
APCO’s Reflex High
Performance Paramotor PPG Wing
Apco
Paragliders price promise - "We will match the best price available on any Apco
paraglider"
FORCE certification
August 2010
Following many inquiries on the certification status of Force, we would like
to update you on progress with its certification
1. Finally after a long wait, we are glad to confirm :
- Force M successfully completed all
certification test flights. It is rated EN C on trim speed and fully accelerated on
speed bar
2. Force
S successfully
completed all test flights for the high end of the weight range –
we expect it to complete rest of the flights in the near future
3. Due to popular demand we
will be adding a Force L to
complete the range of Force to
suit heavier pilots and for trike flying.
APCO is proud to announce the launch of our long-awaited full reflex wing
- FORCE -
to complete our already extensive range of wings for paramotor. FORCE was
conceived as a direct result of pilot demand and worthy alternative to our
classic and hybrid reflex paramotor wing range.
FORCE is
now ready and available in 2 sizes - S and M - covering weight range from 75
kg. to 165 kg.
FORCE designed
as for high performance, maximum speed range glider, capable of competing
with latest generation of reflex wings. The added value of classic APCO
virtues are built in for free!! -Spotless launch / Flare, sweet handling and
light brake pressure.
The design brief for FORCE is
based on the concept of combining all the best aspects of reflex wings with
performance, handling and launch characteristics of APCO wings - perfectly
blended into a well built, robust chute, made to last.
We again turned
to use of SRS ® (automatic stall recovery system - Pat. Pend.) to allow for
comfortable take-off and landing speed. HIT ®valves were incorporated to
ensure maximum stability and internal wing pressure at any angle of attack.
Built in FLEXON ® to replace Mylar for long term consistent performance and
lighter weight.
We are proud to
be the first and original inventors of all the above, unique features -
today gradually becoming an integral part of other brands design too.
DESIGN FEATURES
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SRS ® - APCO exclusive automatic stall recovery system |
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HIT Valve ® equipped on leading edge, APCO unique feature for improved
stability |
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FLEXON battens ® - pioneered by APCO (click
here for details) |
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Easy launch and
handling SRS aided |
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Built-in
passive safety - Automatic SRS |
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Diagonal rib
structure |
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Tip steering
for high speed operation |
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All metal parts
Stainless Steel or Aluminium |
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Split A riser
with built-in safe, huge speed range |
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APCO legendary
standard double coated siliconised cloth - built to last |
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Butt holes |
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Heavy duty
Superaramide ® lines |
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Swivels on
brake handles |
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Integral
built-in neodymium brake magnets |
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New color
design - fresh and attractive |
Technical Data
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Small |
Medium |
Large |
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Cells |
50 |
52 |
54 |
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Area [m2] |
25.48 |
27 |
28.52 |
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Area (projected) [m2] |
22.46 |
23.8 |
25.14 |
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Span(incl. Stabiliser) [m] |
11.88 |
12.48 |
13.08 |
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Span (projected) [m] |
9.91 |
10.41 |
10.91 |
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Aspect Ratio |
5.54 |
5.76 |
6.0 |
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Aspect Ratio (projected) |
4.37 |
4.55 |
4.73 |
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Pilot Weight (all up) free flight[kg] |
70-100 |
85-120 |
110-140 |
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Pilot Weight (all up + paramotor unit) [kg] |
75-140* |
100-165* |
125-185* |
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Canopy Weight [kg] |
6.5 |
6.9 |
7.3 |
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Root Cord m |
2.56 |
2.56 |
2.56 |
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Tip Chord [m] |
0.43 |
0.43 |
0.43 |
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Length of Lines on B [m] |
7.08 |
7.5 |
7.9 |
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Total Length of Lines [m] |
389 |
412 |
435 |
Performance
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FORCE Performance Data |
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V-min |
23 km/h |
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V-trim (-) / V-trim (0) |
38/41
km/h |
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V-trim off (open) |
52-54
km/h |
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V-max. |
67+
km/h |
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Min Sink ( at optimum wing
loading) |
1.2 m/s |
main
characteristics
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Launch - surprisingly easy (same as Thrust) |
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Landing - same
as THRUST - piece of cake!! |
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Acceleration -
smooth and quick |
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Speed range -
second to none |
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Handling -
quick, precise with light brake pressure |
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Safety - solid as a rock at all speeds |
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Flying -
properly described - awesome!!!
unbelievable demonstration of what you can do while taking off and flying on FORCE,
showing stability of the wing - you can take a lunch break during take-off,
eating a sandwich!!! The wing will take off and fly on its own- no pilot
input. |
Price including VAT and
delivery £2475
Contact us: enquiries@parashop.co.uk
for availability, delivery and payment details.
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