Dudek Twix

The Dudek Twix is a Polish two-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Dudek Paragliders of Bydgoszcz. It is now out of production.[1]

Twix
Role Paraglider
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Dudek Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Twix, indicating "two", was designed as a tandem "bi-place" or two seater glider for flight training. It is made from Skytex material with Technora lines.[1]

The aircraft's 13.33 m (43.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 40 m2 (430 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.44:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 190 kg (309 to 419 lb).[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Twix in a 2003 review as "technically very elaborate".[1]

Specifications (Twix)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 13.33 m (43 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 40 m2 (430 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.44

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.3 m/s (260 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 14. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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