New in 1997, this was Apco's all-out competition glider. In 2000 a new version was released with increased performance, due to a new profile and diagonal rib layout. The Tigra wins the Stubai glide angle for pro-duction wings, competition lines are standard. The Tigra is Competition rated.
Tigra 27 Wing area: 26.64 sq.m Pilot weight: 85-105 kg No. of cells: 73 Wing span: 12.9 m Aspect ratio: 6.25 Min sink: 0.9 m/s Max speed: 55 kph Price (1998) 27,500 Fr
Tigra 29 Wing area: 27.54 sq.m Pilot weight: 95-115 kg No. of cells: 75 Wing span: 13.26 m Aspect ratio: 6.38 Min sink: 0.9 m/s Max speed: 55 kph Price (1998) 27,900 Fr
Small Cells: 70 Area: 25.28 sq.m Area (projected): 22.39 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 12.36 m Span (projected): 10.23 m Aspect Ratio: 6.04 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.67 Pilot Weight (all up): 70 – 90 kg Weight of Canopy: 6.5 kg Root Cord: 2.52 m Tip Cord: 0.552 m Length of Lines on B: 7.33 m Total length of line used: 317 m V-min: 22 km/h V-trim: 36 km/h V-max: 55+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Certification: AFNOR / CEN Load Test Top Lines Material: Aramid Mid Lines Material: Aramid Lower Lines Material: Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.6mm Mid Lines Diameter: 0.9mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.2mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 65kg Mid Lines Strength: 120kg Lower Lines Strength: 200kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Medium Cells: 73 Area: 26.64 sq.m Area (projected): 23.52 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 12.90 m Span (projected): 10.68 m Aspect Ratio: 6.25 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.85 Pilot Weight (all up): 85 - 105 kg Weight of Canopy: 7.1 kg Root Cord: 2.52 m Tip Cord: 0.552 m Length of Lines on B: 7.64 m Total length of line used: 324 m V-min: 22 km/h V-trim: 36 km/h V-max: 55+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Certification: AFNOR / CEN Load Test Top Lines Material: Aramid Mid Lines Material: Aramid Lower Lines Material: Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.6mm Mid Lines Diameter: 0.9mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.2mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 65kg Mid Lines Strength: 120kg Lower Lines Strength: 200kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Large Cells: 75 Area: 27.54 sq.m Area (projected): 24.27 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 13.26 m Span (projected): 10.98 m Aspect Ratio: 6.38 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.96 Pilot Weight (all up): 95 - 115 kg Weight of Canopy: 7.4 kg Root Cord: 2.52 m Tip Cord: 0.552 m Length of Lines on B: 8.84 m Total length of line used: 328 m V-min: 22 km/h V-trim: 36 km/h V-max: 55+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Certification: AFNOR / CEN Load Test Top Lines Material: Aramid Mid Lines Material: Aramid Lower Lines Material: Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.6mm Mid Lines Diameter: 0.9mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.2mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 65kg Mid Lines Strength: 120kg Lower Lines Strength: 200kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours