Paramotor Performance M3
| M3 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | Sweden |
| Manufacturer | Paramotor Performance AB |
| Status | In production (2015) |
| Unit cost |
€4388 (M3T, 2004) |
The Paramotor Performance M3 is a family of Swedish paramotors that was designed and produced by Paramotor Performance of Bandhagen for powered paragliding. The aircraft are supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
The M3 series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. They all feature a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 16 hp (12 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.4:1 ratio reduction drive and a 100 cm (39 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal). The aircraft is built from a combination of aluminium and steel and the workmanship has been noted as of high quality by reviews. All models have low hang points.[1]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]
Variants
- M3T
- Base model with an empty weight of 24 kg (53 lb).[1]
- M3X
- Lightened model for mountain flying, with an empty weight of 22 kg (49 lb).[1]
Specifications (M3T)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Empty weight: 24 kg (53 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.4:1 reduction drive, 12 kW (16 hp)
- Propellers: 4-bladed composite, fixed pitch, 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) diameter