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This is Apco's all-out competition glider. In 2000, we released a new version with increased performance, due to a new profile and diagonal rib layout. |
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| Tigra Technical Data | ||||
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | |
| Cells | 70 | 73 | 75 | |
| Area m2 | 25.28 | 26.64 | 27.54 | |
| Area (projected) m2 | 22.39 | 23.52 | 24.27 | |
| Span (incl. Stabiliser) m | 12.36 | 12.90 | 13.26 | |
| Span (projected) m | 10.23 | 10.68 | 10.98 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 6.04 | 6.25 | 6.38 | |
| Aspect Ratio (projected) | 4.67 | 4.85 | 4.96 | |
| Pilot Weight, Kg (all up) | 70 - 90 | 85 - 105 | 95 - 115 | |
| Weight of Canopy Kg | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Root Cord m | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | |
| Tip Cord m | 0.552 | 0.552 | 0.552 | |
| Length of Lines on B m | 7.33 | 7.64 | 8.84 | |
| Total length of line used m | 317 | 324 | 328 | |
| Tigra Performance Data | |
| V-min. | 22 km/h |
| V-trim | 36 km/h |
| V-max. | 55+ km/h |
| Min Sink ( at optimum wing loading) | <0.9m/s |
| Tigra Colour Options | ||
| Colour | Bottom Surface | Top Surface |
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| Yellow |  |
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| Green |  |
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| Turquoise |  |
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| Tigra Certification | ||
| Size/Type | AFNOR / CEN | DHV |
| Small | Load Test Only | No |
| Medium | Load Test Only | No |
| Large | Load Test Only | No |
| Tigra Construction/Materials | |||
| Lines | Material | Diameter | Strength |
| Top | Aramid | 0.6mm | 65kg |
| Mid | Aramid | 0.9mm | 120kg |
| Lower | Aramid | 1.2mm | 200kg |
| Steering Line | Polyester | 2.2mm | 90kg |
| Fabric | |||
| Sail Cloth | 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon | ||
| Rib Reinforcement | 180gr/m2 Mylar (Trilam) | ||
| Warranty | 3 Years / 250 hours | ||
| Accessories |
| The Tigra as with all Apco's gliders is supplied with a comfortable carry bag complete with a shoe/helmet pocket, inner stuff bag, accelerator, closing belt, spares kit and a clear and complete manual. You can view most of these items in the Accessories Table |