The U-Turn Infinity is a German single-place paraglider, designed and produced by U-Turn GmbH of Villingen-Schwenningen. It was the first glider introduced by the company in 2003 and remained in production in 2016 as the Infinity 4.[1]
The Infinity was designed as an intermediate glider.[1]
The design has progressed through four generations of models, the Infinity, Infinity 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The Infinity 4 was a complete redesign and not just an evolution of previous versions. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2]
Operational historyedit
Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted the Infinity's distinctive wing graphics in a 2003 review as "easily recognizable" and noted that the design is "quick and full of promise".[1]
Variantsedit
Infinityedit
Infinity S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.76 m (38.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg (121 to 198 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[1]
Infinity M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.30 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 115 kg (176 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Infinity L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.82 m (42.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.5 m2 (339 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Infinity 4edit
Infinity 4 XS
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.817 m (35.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.457 m2 (241.73 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The take-off weight range is 50 to 75 kg (110 to 165 lb). The glider model is not certified.[2]
Infinity 4 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.287 m (37.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.454 m2 (263.22 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 80 kg (121 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
Infinity 4 SM
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.739 m (38.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.45 m2 (284.7 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The take-off weight range is 60 to 90 kg (132 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
Infinity 4 M
Medium-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.174 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.446 m2 (306.19 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The take-off weight range is 75 to 105 kg (165 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
Infinity 4 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.696 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.941 m2 (333.05 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
^ abcdefghBertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
^ abcdefU-Turn GmbH (2015). "Infinity 4". Retrieved 21 November 2016.
External linksedit
Official website
January 01, 1970
turn, infinity, german, single, place, paraglider, designed, produced, turn, gmbh, villingen, schwenningen, first, glider, introduced, company, 2003, remained, production, 2016, infinity, infinity, role, paraglider, national, origin, germany, manufacturer, tur. The U Turn Infinity is a German single place paraglider designed and produced by U Turn GmbH of Villingen Schwenningen It was the first glider introduced by the company in 2003 and remained in production in 2016 as the Infinity 4 1 Infinity Role Paraglider National origin Germany Manufacturer U Turn GmbH Introduction 2003 Status In production Infinity 4 2016 Produced 2003 present Contents 1 Design and development 2 Operational history 3 Variants 3 1 Infinity 3 2 Infinity 4 4 Specifications Infinity M 5 References 6 External linksDesign and development editThe Infinity was designed as an intermediate glider 1 The design has progressed through four generations of models the Infinity Infinity 2 3 and 4 each improving on the last The Infinity 4 was a complete redesign and not just an evolution of previous versions The models are each named for their relative size 1 2 Operational history editReviewer Noel Bertrand noted the Infinity s distinctive wing graphics in a 2003 review as easily recognizable and noted that the design is quick and full of promise 1 Variants editInfinity edit Infinity S Small sized model for lighter pilots Its 11 76 m 38 6 ft span wing has a wing area of 26 5 m2 285 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The pilot weight range is 55 to 90 kg 121 to 198 lb The glider model is Deutscher Hangegleiterverband e V DHV 1 2 certified 1 Infinity M Mid sized model for medium weight pilots Its 12 30 m 40 4 ft span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 310 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The pilot weight range is 80 to 115 kg 176 to 254 lb The glider model is DHV 1 2 certified 1 Infinity L Large sized model for heavier pilots Its 12 82 m 42 1 ft span wing has a wing area of 31 5 m2 339 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg 209 to 287 lb The glider model is DHV 1 2 certified 1 Infinity 4 edit Infinity 4 XS Small sized model for lighter pilots Its 10 817 m 35 5 ft span wing has a wing area of 22 457 m2 241 73 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The take off weight range is 50 to 75 kg 110 to 165 lb The glider model is not certified 2 Infinity 4 S Small sized model for lighter pilots Its 11 287 m 37 0 ft span wing has a wing area of 24 454 m2 263 22 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The take off weight range is 55 to 80 kg 121 to 176 lb The glider model is DHV LTF EN B certified 2 Infinity 4 SM Mid sized model for medium weight pilots Its 11 739 m 38 5 ft span wing has a wing area of 26 45 m2 284 7 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The take off weight range is 60 to 90 kg 132 to 198 lb The glider model is DHV LTF EN B certified 2 Infinity 4 M Medium sized model for heavier pilots Its 12 174 m 39 9 ft span wing has a wing area of 28 446 m2 306 19 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The take off weight range is 75 to 105 kg 165 to 231 lb The glider model is DHV LTF EN B certified 2 Infinity 4 L Large sized model for heavier pilots Its 12 696 m 41 7 ft span wing has a wing area of 30 941 m2 333 05 sq ft 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5 21 1 The take off weight range is 95 to 125 kg 209 to 276 lb The glider model is DHV LTF EN B certified 2 Specifications Infinity M editData from Bertrand 1 General characteristicsCrew one Wingspan 12 30 m 40 ft 4 in Wing area 29 m2 310 sq ft Aspect ratio 5 21 1 Performance Maximum speed 53 km h 33 mph 29 kn References edit a b c d e f g h Bertrand Noel Rene Coulon et al World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003 04 page 34 Pagefast Ltd Lancaster OK 2003 ISSN 1368 485X a b c d e f U Turn GmbH 2015 Infinity 4 Retrieved 21 November 2016 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title U Turn Infinity amp oldid 1068282048, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
