The Dudek Lux is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliding of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production.[1]
| Lux | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dudek Paragliding |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development edit
The Lux was designed as an advanced and competition glider and made from Skytex material with Technora lines. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Operational history edit
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Lux in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate" and noted that in 2003 it had incorporated thinner cross section lines.[1]
Variants edit
- Lux 27
- Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12.74 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m2 (294.2 sq ft), 100 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.94:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Lux 29
- Large-sized model for heavier-weight pilots. Its 13.19 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.28 m2 (315.2 sq ft), 100 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.94:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Specifications (Lux 27) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.74 m (41 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 27.33 m2 (294.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.94:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)