Bautek Milan Racer
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| Milan Racer | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Bautek |
| Status | Production completed |
The Bautek Milan Racer is a German high-wing, single-place, hang glider designed and produced by Bautek.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Milan Racer was the company's competition glider in the early 2000s and was replaced in production by the Fizz.[1]
The aircraft is made from tubing, with the wing covered in polyester sailcloth. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is a "topless" design, lacking kingpost and the associated flying wires. The nose angle is 130° and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The Milan Racer has a broad hook-in weight range of 60 to 115 kg (132 to 254 lb).[1]
The aircraft is DHV certified.[1]
Specifications (Milan Racer)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 14.9 m2 (160 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.7:1