Paraavis Tango
{{Short description|Russian paraglider}}
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{{Use American English|date=January 2022}}
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The Paraavis Tango is a Russian single-place paraglider, designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow. Introduced in the 2000s, it remained in production though 2016.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider, suitable for school use for flight training.
Variants
;Tango 19
:Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its {{convert|9.66|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|19.01|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|54|to|70|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.{{cite web|url=http://www.paraavis.com/en/production/paragliders/tango.html|title=TANGO|work=paraavis.com|accessdate=27 September 2016}}
;Tango 22
:Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its {{convert|10.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|21.98|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|62|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
;Tango 24
:Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its {{convert|10.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|70|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
;Tango 26
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.30|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.02|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
;Tango 28
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|104|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.
;Tango 31
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.33|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.99|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
;Tango 34
:Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.81|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|33.51|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
;Tango 36
:Very large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.29|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|36.00|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|135|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.
Specifications (Tango 28)
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.paraavis.com/en/production/paragliders/tango.html}}
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