Apco Tigra

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