Paratech P70

P70
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Switzerland
Manufacturer	Paratech
Designer	Uwe Bernholz
Introduction	2000
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€2,571 (L size, 2004)

The Paratech P70 is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Uwe Bernholz and produced by Paratech of Appenzell. It was introduced in 2000, but is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider.^[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted in a 2003 review that the P70 was "held in high regard by flyers of performance machines."^[1]

Variants

P70M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.55 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.45 m² (295.5 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.^[1]

P70L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.1 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.95 m² (322.4 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.73:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.^[1]

Specifications (P70M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.55 m (41 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 27.45 m² (295.5 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.73:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph; 28 kn)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X