- Source: Spartan DFS Paramotor
The Spartan DFS Paramotor is an American paramotor that was designed and produced by Spartan Microlights.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules. It features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single 28 hp (21 kW) single cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled Hirth F-33 engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot.
The designation DFS stands for Dual Face System and the powerpack can be used with either a paraglider or hang glider wing.
Specifications (DFS Paramotor)
Data from KitplanesGeneral characteristics
Crew: one
Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
Height: 5 ft (1.5 m) powerpack only
Empty weight: 68 lb (31 kg) plus wing
Gross weight: 503 lb (228 kg)
Fuel capacity: 3.5 U.S. gallons (13 L; 2.9 imp gal)
Powerplant: 1 × Hirth F-33 single cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled aircraft engine, 28 hp (21 kW)
Performance
Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
Service ceiling: 9,000 ft (2,700 m)
Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s)