Apco Allegra

New in 1999, the Allegra is a performance glider that carries on the success of the Futura. The Allegra has a modern concept and design, and is based on a new Hi-Tech profile found on the Tigra and Bagheera. The Allegra is an improvement on the Futura in all aspects: it has sporty, quick and immediate handling, superior performance (over the Futura) and has easy, friendly behavior. The 4 sizes of the glider are fully certified in Standard class by ACPUL/AFNOR/CEN and DHV Class 1-2 Trim and Accelarated in Small Medium and Large. A glider for the “Recreational” pilot that could deliver Top-class performance combined with Standard class Safety.

Apco Allegra M

The Allegra is a high end high performance wing in the DHV 1-2 and Afnor standard class. Made of Gelvenor 46 gms double silicon coated cloth.

It’s legal to learn on but not recommended. The Allegra M glide ratio is over 8. Best pilot weight range is 70-90 – all up is 85-105kgs.

X-Small
Cells: (32×3)+4
Area: 26.20sq.m
Area (projected): 23.30sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 11.65m
Span (projected): 9.50m
Aspect Ratio: 5.20
Aspect Ratio (projected): 3.90
Pilot Weight: 60 – 75Kg (all up)
Weight of Canopy: 6.7Kg
Root Cord: 2.9m
Tip Cord: 0.59m
Length of Lines on B: 7.19m
Total length of line used: 370m
V-min: 21 km/h
V-trim: 35 km/h
V-max: 46 km/h
Min Sink (at opt wing loading): 1.0m/s
Certification: AFNOR / CEN Standard
Top lines: Dyneema 0.8mm dia, break 90kg
Mid lines: Super Aramid 1.1mm dia, break 80kg
Lower lines: Super Aramid 1.7mm dia, break 150kg
Central Lower lines: Super Aramid 2.2mm dia, break 220kg
Brake Cascades lines: Dyneema 1.1mm dia, break 90kg
Steering Line lines: Polyester 2.2mm dia, break 90kg
Sail Cloth: 46gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours

Small
Cells: (33×3)+4
Area: 27.20sq.m
Area (projected): 24.50sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 11.98m
Span (projected): 10.20m
Aspect Ratio: 5.30
Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.20
Pilot Weight: 73 – 90Kg (all up)
Weight of Canopy: 7.0Kg
Root Cord: 2.9m
Tip Cord: 0.59m
Length of Lines on B: 7.19m
Total length of line used: 370m
V-min: 21 km/h
V-trim: 35 km/h
V-max: 46 km/h
Min Sink (at opt wing loading): 1.0m/s
Certification: AFNOR / CEN Standard / DHV Class 1-2 (Trim & Accelerated)
Top lines: Dyneema 0.8mm dia, break 90kg
Mid lines: Super Aramid 1.1mm dia, break 80kg
Lower lines: Super Aramid 1.7mm dia, break 150kg
Central Lower lines: Super Aramid 2.2mm dia, break 220kg
Brake Cascades lines: Dyneema 1.1mm dia, break 90kg
Steering Line lines: Polyester 2.2mm dia, break 90kg
Sail Cloth: 46gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours

Medium
Cells: (35×3)+4
Area: 29.10sq.m
Area (projected): 25.80sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 12.65m
Span (projected): 10.50m
Aspect Ratio: 5.50
Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.30
Pilot Weight: 85 – 105Kg (all up)
Weight of Canopy: 7.4Kg
Root Cord: 2.9m
Tip Cord: 0.59m
Length of Lines on B: 7.59m
Total length of line used: 384m
V-min: 21 km/h
V-trim: 35 km/h
V-max: 46 km/h
Min Sink (at opt wing loading): 1.0m/s
Certification: AFNOR / CEN Standard / DHV Class 1-2 (Trim & Accelerated)
Top lines: Dyneema 0.8mm dia, break 90kg
Mid lines: Super Aramid 1.1mm dia, break 80kg
Lower lines: Super Aramid 1.7mm dia, break 150kg
Central Lower lines: Super Aramid 2.2mm dia, break 220kg
Brake Cascades lines: Dyneema 1.1mm dia, break 90kg
Steering Line lines: Polyester 2.2mm dia, break 90kg
Sail Cloth: 46gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours

Large
Cells: (37×3)+4
Area: 31.00sq.m
Area (projected): 27.50sq.m
Span (incl. Stabiliser): 13.32m
Span (projected): 11.00m
Aspect Ratio: 5.70
Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.40
Pilot Weight: 100 – 120Kg (all up)
Weight of Canopy: 7.6Kg
Root Cord: 2.9m
Tip Cord: 0.59m
Length of Lines on B: 7.96m
Total length of line used: 402m
V-min: 21 km/h
V-trim: 35 km/h
V-max: 46 km/h
Min Sink (at opt wing loading): 1.0m/s
Certification: AFNOR / CEN Standard / DHV Class 1-2 (Trim & Accelerated)
Top lines: Dyneema 0.8mm dia, break 90kg
Mid lines: Super Aramid 1.1mm dia, break 80kg
Lower lines: Super Aramid 1.7mm dia, break 150kg
Central Lower lines: Super Aramid 2.2mm dia, break 220kg
Brake Cascades lines: Dyneema 1.1mm dia, break 90kg
Steering Line lines: Polyester 2.2mm dia, break 90kg
Sail Cloth: 46gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours

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