The Powerwing MK IV, representing a third generation in rectangular wing design (from Apco). It is an evolution of the previous MK II design which was well accepted by PPC pilots. MK IV has even better handling and stability with a more coordinated turn and improved rigidity in the air, making flying more comfortable and reasuring. The wing still has the classic rectangular look and retains all the parameters and features of previous Apco powerwings.
Apco's Powerwing was tested by ACPULS (AFNOR) in France, and passed both the shock and static strenght load tests.
The Hybrid Power Wing 500 & 550 devolpment came after extensive work by the Apco R&D team. It delivers lift greater than the 550 and the exact handling of the 400, while giving a higher performance in glide ratio. PW 400 Product Code: 70820 Cells: 25 Area: 36.1 sq.m Area (projected): 31.1 sq.m Span: 10.50 m Span (projected): 9.10 m Aspect Ratio: 3.05 Aspect Ratio (projected): 2.64 Min. Gross Weight: 180 kg Opt. Gross Weight: 208 kg Max. Gross Weight: 230 kg Total Lift Capacity: 750 lbs Load Test: Max Load: 5500 lbs Canopy Weight: 8 kg Root Chord: 3.44 m Sail Cloth Fabric: 46 g/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180 g/sq.m Mylar (trilam) Warranty: 3 years / 250 Hours Top and Safety Line Material: Dyneema Lower Line Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Line Material: Super Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyster Top and Safety Line Diameter: 2.3 mm Lower Line Diameter: 2.2 mm Brake Cascades Line Diameter: 1.7 mm Steering Line Diameter: 5.0 mm Top and Safety Line Strength: 200 kg Lower Line Strength: 220 kg Brake Cascades Line Strength: 155 kg Steering Line Strength: 450 kg
PW 500 Product Code: 70830 Cells: 26 Area: 43.1 sq.m Area (projected): 36.6 sq.m Span: 10.92 m Span (projected): 9.26 m Aspect Ratio: 2.79 Aspect Ratio (projected): 2.34 Min. Gross Weight: 250 kg Opt. Gross Weight: 320 kg Max. Gross Weight: 375 kg Total Lift Capacity: 1000 lbs Load Test: Max Load: 5500 lbs Canopy Weight: 10 kg Root Chord: 3.95 m Sail Cloth Fabric: 46 g/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180 g/sq.m Mylar (trilam) Warranty: 3 years / 250 Hours Top and Safety Line Material: Dyneema Lower Line Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Line Material: Super Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyster Top and Safety Line Diameter: 2.3 mm Lower Line Diameter: 3.0 mm Brake Cascades Line Diameter: 1.7 mm Steering Line Diameter: 5.0 mm Top and Safety Line Strength: 200 kg Lower Line Strength: 290 kg Brake Cascades Line Strength: 155 kg Steering Line Strength: 450 kg
PW 550 Product Code: 70810 Cells: 28 Area: 46.5 sq.m Area (projected): 39.9 sq.m Span: 11.76 m Span (projected): 10.10 m Aspect Ratio: 2.79 Aspect Ratio (projected): 2.56 Min. Gross Weight: 275 kg Opt. Gross Weight: 345 kg Max. Gross Weight: 400 kg Total Lift Capacity: 1100 lbs Load Test: Max Load: 5500 lbs Canopy Weight: 11 kg Root Chord: 3.95 m V-min: 27 km/h Cruise: 50 km/h Min Sink (Opt loading): 1.8 m/s Sail Cloth Fabric: 46 g/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180 g/sq.m Mylar (trilam) Warranty: 3 years / 250 Hours Top and Safety Line Material: Dyneema Lower Line Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Line Material: Super Aramid Steering Line Material: Polyster Top and Safety Line Diameter: 2.3 mm Lower Line Diameter: 3.0 mm Brake Cascades Line Diameter: 1.7 mm Steering Line Diameter: 5.0 mm Top and Safety Line Strength: 200 kg Lower Line Strength: 290 kg Brake Cascades Line Strength: 155 kg Steering Line Strength: 450 kg