Apco Air Extreme / AX

The Air XTreme design utilised CAD CAM and hundreds of flight test hours. Simple and safe to fly and handle, but intended for experienced pilots, and requiring an understanding of the limitations of the wing.

Smooth level flight without cart leaning to the left and back, because of the lower RPM at straight and level Fight. The Air XTreme features reduced engine RPM by 1,200 - 1,500 for straight and level flight.

The Air XTreme 400 (released after the 500) differs from the 500 in that it has a higher speed, quicker response and generally a more sporty feel. It is intended for more experienced pilots. Even though it has a smaller area than the 500, the Maximum load rating remains the same.

Air XTreme 400
Cells: 34
Area: 400 sq.ft / 38.2 sq.m
Area (projected): 33.6 sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 13.30 m
Span (projected): 10.70 m
Aspect Ratio: 4.6
Aspect Ratio (projected): 3.4
Minimum gross weight: 280 Kg
Optimum gross weight: 350 Kg
Maximum gross weight: 400 Kg
Total Lift Capacity of Wing: 1100 Ibs
Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage: 5500 Ibs
Weight of Canopy: 8.5 kg
Root Cord: 3.80 m
Tip Cord: 0.70 m
V-Cruise: 53+ km/h
Min Sink (opt wing load): 1.4m/s
Top and Safety Lines Material: Dyneema
Top and Safety Lines Diameter: 2.3mm
Top and Safety Lines Strength: 200kg
Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid                 
Brake Cascades Lines Material: Super Aramid                 
Steering Lines Material: Polyester                 
Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm         
Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.7mm         
Steering Lines Diameter: 5.0mm         
Lower Lines Strength: 220kg
Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 155kg
Steering Lines Strength: 450kg
Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours

Air XTreme 500
Cells: 37
Area: 500 sq.ft / 43.0 sq.m
Area (projected): 38.3 sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 14.50 m
Span (projected): 12.00 m
Aspect Ratio: 4.9
Aspect Ratio (projected): 3.8
Minimum gross weight: 325 Kg
Optimum gross weight: 400 Kg
Maximum gross weight: 450 Kg
Total Lift Capacity of Wing: 1200 Ibs
Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage: 5500 Ibs
Weight of Canopy: 10 kg
Root Cord: 3.80 m
Tip Cord: 0.70 m
V-Cruise: 50+ km/h
Min Sink (opt wing load): 1.3m/s
Top and Safety Lines Material: Dyneema                 
Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid                 
Brake Cascades Lines Material: Super Aramid                 
Steering Lines Material: Polyester                 
Top and Safety Lines Diameter: 2.3mm         
Lower Lines Diameter: 3.0mm         
Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.7mm         
Steering Lines Diameter: 5.0mm         
Top and Safety Lines Strength: 200kg
Lower Lines Strength: 290kg
Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 155kg
Steering Lines Strength: 450kg
Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours