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Makalu
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer UP Europe
Introduction 2001
Status Production completed
Produced 2001-2006, 2012-2016

The UP Makalu is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by UP Europe of Kochel am See. Introduced in 2001, production of the final version ended in 2020.[1][2][3]

Design and development[edit]

The Makalu was designed as a basic intermediate glider and named for the mountain of the same name.[1]

The design progressed through several generations of models, the Makalu, Makalu 2 and Makalu 3. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2][4][5]

The original generation Makalu's sail was made from Porsher Marine New Skytex and its lines were fabricated from Cousin Trestec Super Aramid.[3]

Variants[edit]

Makalu[edit]

Produced from 2001 to 2003.[2]

Makalu XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.7 m2 (255 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.[3]
Makalu S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1][3]
Makalu M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1][3]
Makalu L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1][3]
Makalu XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots and two-place tandem use. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.5 m2 (361 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 110 to 150 kg (243 to 331 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[3]

Makalu 2[edit]

Produced from 2004 to 2006.[2]

Makalu 2 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.8 m2 (256 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[4]
Makalu 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[4]
Makalu 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[4]
Makalu 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.0 m2 (334 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[4]
Makalu 2 XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.6 m2 (362 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The take-off weight range is 110 to 150 kg (243 to 331 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[4]

Makalu 3[edit]

Produced from 2012 to 2016.[2]

Makalu 3 XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.3 m (37.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.5 m2 (264 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Makalu 3 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.6 m2 (286 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Makalu 3 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.8 m2 (310 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 75 to 105 kg (165 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]
Makalu 3 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.1 m2 (335 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[5]

Makalu 4[edit]

Produced 2018-2020.[2]
Makalu 4 XS
Extra-small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.7 m (35.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 21.6 m2 (233 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.8:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[6]
Makalu 4 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.9 m2 (257 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.8:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[6]
Makalu 4 S/M
Small-medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.0 m2 (280 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.8:1. The take-off weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[6]
Makalu 4 M
Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.2 m2 (304 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.8:1. The take-off weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[6]
Makalu 4 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.8:1. The take-off weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/EN B certified.[6]

Specifications (Makalu M)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1] and manufacturer[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.0:1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c d e f UP International (2013). "Discontinued Models". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h UP International. "Makalu" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f UP International. "Operating Instructions UP Makalu 2" (PDF). Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e UP International (2013). "Makalu 3". Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e Syndergaard, Mads. "Makalu 4 - UP International". www.up-paragliders.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.

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