FreeX FXT

FXT
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	FreeX
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	€1,690 (2004)

The FreeX FXT is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by FreeX of Egling in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The FXT was designed as a mountaineering descent glider and was only built in a single size. It has shorter lines to facilitate taking off in smaller alpine spaces.^[1]

The aircraft's 8.8 m (28.9 ft) span wing has 37 cells, a wing area of 20.9 m² (225 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 45 to 95 kg (99 to 209 lb). Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing.^[1]

Specifications (FXT)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 8.8 m (28 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 20.9 m² (225 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.3 m/s (260 ft/min)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X