| Vectis | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | Calipt'Air |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Calipt'Air Vectis is a Swiss single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Calipt'Air of Spiez. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Vectis was designed as a performance intermediate and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Vectis in a 2003 review as the company's "top of the range wing".[1]
Variants[edit]
- Vectis S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.68 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.45:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Vectis M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.16 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.9 m2 (290 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.45:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Vectis L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.63 m (41.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.45:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Vectis L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.63 m (41 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 29 m2 (310 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.45:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)