- Design and development
- Variants
- Specifications (BP Parawing)
- References
- External links
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The BP Parawing is an American paramotor/powered parachute designed and produced by Spartan Microlights.[1][2] Design and developmentThe aircraft was designed to comply the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place or optionally two-place-in-tandem accommodation and a single {{convert|28|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-33, {{convert|15|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-36 or {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Radne Raket 120 engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot, although this aircraft can also fit optional wheels.[1][2] Variants- BP Parawing 115
Version with the {{convert|15|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-36 powerplant.[2] - BP Parawing 95
Version with the {{convert|15|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-36 powerplant.[2] - BP Parawing Carbon
Version with the {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Radne Raket 120 powerplant.[2] - BP Parawing Super Light
Version with the {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Radne Raket 120 powerplant.[2] - BP Parawing Super Light 2
Version with the {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Radne Raket 120 powerplant.[2] - BP Parawing Super Light 3
Version with the {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Radne Raket 120 powerplant.[2] Specifications (BP Parawing) {{Aircraft specs
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References1. ^1 2 Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, page 54. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
2. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 75. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
External links- {{Official website|http://www.flyforfun.net/products.htm}}
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