Aerodyne Blaster

Blaster
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Aerodyne Technologies
Designer Michel Le Blanc
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€3,051 (Blaster L, 2004)

The Aerodyne Blaster is a series of French single-place, paragliders that was designed by Michel Le Blanc and produced by Aerodyne Technologies of Talloires.[1]

Design and development

The Blaster was designed as a competition glider, with three models, each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Blaster S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.96 m (39.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.62 m2 (254.2 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.[1]
Blaster M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.80 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.74 m2 (277.1 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 106 kg (198 to 234 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.[1]
Blaster L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.20 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.36 m2 (294.5 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Com certified.[1]

Specifications (Blaster M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 10. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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