The Kimfly River is a Slovenian single-place paraglider that was designed in collaboration with Michaël Nessler and was produced by Kimfly of Vodice. It is now out of production.[1]
The River was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
VariantsEdit
River S
Small model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
River SM
Small/medium-sized model for light to medium-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.4 m2 (284 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
River M
Medium-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.25 m2 (304.1 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
River L
Large model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.25 m2 (314.8 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
River XL
Extra large model for even heavier-weight pilots. Its 12.70 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.74 m2 (341.6 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is Slovenian certified.[1]
^ abcdefghBertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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