1. Design and development

2. Operational history

3. Specifications (Parashell)

4. References

5. External links

The Swing-Europe Parashell, also simply called Das Trike, is a German powered parachute that was designed by Oliver Münzer and is produced by Swing-Europe of Ebringen. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.^[1][2]

Design and development

The Parashell was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category and the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a {{convert|12|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} span parachute-style wing, single-place accommodation, tricycle landing gear and a single {{convert|28|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Hirth F-30 engine in pusher configuration.^[1]

The aircraft carriage is built from a combination of composite materials and aluminium tubing, with a composite partial cockpit fairing. In flight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw. On the ground the aircraft has foot-pedal-controlled nosewheel steering. The main landing gear incorporates spring rod suspension.^[1]

The aircraft has an empty weight of {{convert|42|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and a gross weight of {{convert|200|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}, giving a useful load of {{convert|158|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. With full fuel of {{convert|20|l}} the payload for crew and baggage is {{convert|144|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.^[1][2]

Operational history

Reviewer Jean-Pierre le Camus, writing in 2003, said the aircraft would appeal to pilots who like comfort and described the design as "beautiful" and having "visual flair".^[1]

Specifications (Parashell)

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References

External links

• {{Official website|http://luftmofa.com/pages/trike.php}}

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