Impuls 14

{{Short description|German hang glider}}

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The Impuls 14 is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Impuls of Munich.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

The aircraft is no longer in production.{{cite web|url = http://impuls-flug.com/|title = Die Impuls Flugdrachen GmbH hat die Produktion von Fluggeräten eingestellt. (German language)|accessdate = 26 February 2012|last = Impuls|date = n.d.}}

Design and development

The Impuls 14 was designed as a beginner and school wing for flight training and is certified as DHV Class 2. It is named for its wing area, which is {{convert|14|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}.

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its {{convert|9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 122° and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. Pilot hook-in weight range is {{convert|45|to|78|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.

Specifications (14)

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Category:Hang gliders