THRUST 2009 –our purpose built paramotor wing now seriously improved for the coming season. Last year's best seller is now an even greater wing. Renamed THRUST 2009 (or for short THRUST 09).
Thrust has claimed worldwide fame as one of the most desirable paramotor wings. After serving for a number of years it is time to launch a new, updated version of this great wing.
It is based on the philosophy of Thrust, but we have incorporated all the latest, cutting edge materials and innovations to make it a better performing, longer lasting, easier handling, much lighter wing
THRUST 2009 design is focused on:
- Launch - spotless - no matter wind or no wind, cross or tail on every hill, any time of the year - easy as never before
- Ground Handling – THRUST 2009 positions itself over head with no effort and just hovers there even in the slightest wind with no sign of collapse, waiting for the pilot to be ready to accelerate into the air
- In the air the wing acceleration is smooth, and THRUST 2009 willingly responds to the engine’s thrust
- Handling - light, precise, immediate
- Flying - awesome
- Safety – unshakable
- Landing – piece of cake!
Out of gas (expensive today) – THRUST 2009 is well suited to free flying too and can be supplied with paragliding risers on request.
THRUST 2009- Roar of the Engine - Whisper of the Wing
The THRUST 2009 comes in an ergonomic rucksack incl. an inner stuff bag, compression strap, spares kit, owner's manual and an industry first 3 yr/250 hr warranty - all as standard.
Speed bar comes as standard with solo wings.
Contact US Paragliding to order your Wing Today!
- Further evolution of APCO exclusive HIT® valve system - insures excellent stability at all speeds... find out more »
- Trim tab - new non-slip, easy lock
- Brake handle with swivel and neodynium magnets, inline with our latest technology
- New color design making it more appealing, stands out in the crowd
- Diagonal rib structure - exclusive to APCO
- Split A riser
- All metal parts Stainless Steel or Aluminium
- Eliptical planform
- Butt Holes
- Heavy duty Technora lines
- Double coated siliconised cloth
- Riser – with accelerator and trim (for paramotor version), featuring 2 different levels of hook-in points enabling the THRUST to be fitted to any frame and capable of huge safe, speed range thanks to APCO’s exclusive HIT® valves (well over 50km/h)
THRUST 09 is now made from the new lightweight Gelvenor siliconised cloth with optional 5 Year/500 hour warranty, shedding 500gr. of its weight.
New, sophisticated FLEXON® batten system incorporated (see below) - replacing mylar reinforcement on L/E - which saves another 300gr from the weight of the glider.
Thrust 2009 is now lighter by almost one kilo - thanks to the new cloth and sophisticated FLEXON® system - a dramatic change with far reaching consequences for launch and safety.
New FLEXON® batten system is virtually indestructable and will guarantee evenly excellent launch and performance over the lifespan of the glider
THRUST 09 now the no.1 easiest launching, lightest paramotor wing around, without sacrificing any of its legendary durability.
|
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X-Large |
Product Code |
20200 |
12300 |
12400 |
20300 |
Cells |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
Area [m2] |
27.3 |
29.3 |
31.3 |
33.3 |
Area (projected) [m2] |
23.4 |
25.2 |
26.9 |
28.6 |
Span [m] |
11.58 |
12.20 |
12.90 |
13.50 |
Span (projected) [m] |
9.32 |
9.85 |
10.4 |
10.9 |
Aspect Ratio |
4.91 |
5.08 |
5.31 |
5.47 |
Aspect Ratio (projected) |
3.71 |
3.85 |
4.02 |
4.15 |
Pilot Weight (all up) P/M [kg] |
70-115 |
85.135 |
100-155 |
110-180 |
Pilot Weight (all up) P/G [kg] |
65-85 |
80-100 |
95-120 |
110-140 |
Canopy Weight [kg] |
6.5 |
6.9 |
7.3 |
7.6 |
Root Chord [m] |
3.03 |
3.03 |
3.03 |
3.03 |
Tip Chord [m] |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
Length of Lines on B [m] |
6.6 |
7.0 |
7.4 |
7.7 |
Total Length of Lines [m] |
407 |
421 |
441 |
481 |
Size |
Certification Type |
Small |
CEN/AFNOR Standard Class |
Medium |
CEN/AFNOR Standard Class |
Large |
CEN/AFNOR Standard Class |
X-Large |
CEN/AFNOR Standard Class |
V-min [km/h] |
21 |
V-trim [km/h] |
37 |
V-max P/M Version [km/h] |
50 |
V-max P/G Version [km/h] |
45 |
Min Sink [m/s] |
1.1 |
Materials
The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The karabiners that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.
Fabric |
|
Sail Cloth |
44 g/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon |
L/E Reinforcement |
FLEXON® batten system |
Warranty |
3 years / 250 Hours (or optional 5 Year/500 hour warranty) |
|
Material |
Diameter [mm] |
Strength [kg] |
Top |
Dyneema |
1.1 |
95 |
Middle A/B/C/D |
Super Aramid |
1.2 |
110 |
Bottom L/XL |
Super Aramid |
1.8 |
220 |
Bottom S/M |
Super Aramid |
1.5 |
155 |
Center Bottom (A/B) L/XL |
Super Aramid |
1.9 |
320 |
Center Bottom (A/B) S/M |
Super Aramid |
1.8 |
220 |
Brake Cascades |
Dyneema |
1.1 |
95 |
Steering Line |
Polyester |
2 |
85 |
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
70007: Thrust Free Flight Riser
The Thrust is well suited to free flight and can be fitted with free flight risers upon request.