When the Force was launched, it opened a new era. Paramotoring became easier, safer and much more enjoyable. APCO was a pioneer in launching well balanced reflex wing where performance was at the top, but nothing compromised in terms of safety, flight behaviour and friendly nature of the wing. The Force continues to be part of our current range.
But following pilot's feedback, we felt that the time was right also for different interpretation of perfect package a pilot desires. Crisp, rigid wing with direct, immediate handling, cutting the air effortlessly and turning on a dime with great precision - that's what is needed.
The answer is in 2 new wings - FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring:
FORCE SP with unsheathed competition lines for maximum performance.
FORCE SP Touring - same as Force SP, but with sheathed lines for durability and longevity.
Born from Force, a sporty version, tuned for extra joy. Same amazing launch and stability, same well built, robust chute, same highly recognisable color design dressed in new colors. On top of this, the FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring package generates excitement, adrenaline rush and happy smiles for anyone who wants a "spiced up" Force. The design brief for FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring was injecting NRG genes into the Force to create a new blend - Force with NRG flavor (NRG is our latest, extremely successful slalom comp. wing)
Force family now includes 3 wings – Force, FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring will continue to be offered side by side.
There will always be different pilots, different tastes and different flying philosophy and now we can cater to all - the choice is yours.
FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring available in 3 sizes - S, M and L.
FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring share the certification with Force. Additional
in-house test flight sequence (as per LTF 23/05 Part 4.3 paramotor certification requirements) was successfully completed.
FORCE SP uses only 3 rows of bottom lines, drastically reducing overall line length and drag. Unsheathed Dyneema and Vectran lines further minimalize the drag. For bottom gallery sheathed lines are used.
FORCE SP Touring Vectran lines replaced by sheathed SuperAramide lines.
Force and FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring are purpose designed wings, but for different styles of flying.
The FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring are designed for agility, combined with stability and performance, for fast cruising over long distances while retaining comfortable, relaxing feel with no need for pilot intervention.
The Force is a classic blend of performance, aimed at Cross Country flying , handling rough air with minimum pilot input.
All three are exceptionally easy to launch and land, allowing for equally low take off speed and faultless flare.
The legendary stability of Force and its ability to independently float overhead at launch are also passed onto new generation of Force wings.
Flexon battens®, HIT Valves® ,SRS®, OAA and embedded hook-in point are exclusive APCO innovations, often imitated, never matched!!
Small | Medium | Large | |
Code Force SP | 32100 | 32200 | 32300 |
Code Force SP Touring | 32101 | 32201 | 32301 |
Cells | 50 | 52 | 54 |
Area [m2] | 25.48 | 27 | 28.52 |
Area (projected) [m2] | 22.46 | 23.8 | 25.14 |
Span(incl. Stabiliser) [m] | 11.88 | 12.48 | 13.08 |
Span (projected) [m] | 9.91 | 10.41 | 10.91 |
Aspect Ratio | 5.54 | 5.76 | 6.0 |
Aspect Ratio (projected) | 4.37 | 4.55 | 4.73 |
Pilot Weight (all up) free flight[kg] | 70-100 | 85-120 | 110-140 |
Pilot Weight (all up + paramotor unit) [kg] | 75-140* | 100-165* | 125-185** |
Canopy Weight [kg] | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.0 |
Root Cord m | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 |
Tip Chord [m] | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
Length of Lines on B [m] | 7.08 | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Total Length of Lines [m] | 364 | 384 | 404 |
Size | Certification Type | |
Force SP S | Based on Force EN. C certification | DGAC certification |
Force SP M | Based on Force EN. C certification | DGAC certification |
Force SP L | Based on Force EN. C certification | DGAC certification |
The FORCE SP has been thoroughly tested by us, here in our facility, and we have complete confidence in the wing.
V-min [km/h] | 23 |
V-trim [km/h] | 39-42 |
V-trim off [km/h] | 53-55 |
V-max [km/h] | 68+ |
Min Sink [m/s] at optimal wing loading | less than 1.2 m/sec |
Fabric | |
Sail Cloth | Blend of Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon |
Warranty | 3 years / 250 Hours |
FORCE SP | Material | Diameter [mm] | Strength [kg] |
Top | Dyneema unsheathed | 1.0 | 90 |
Mid(a1;b1) | Vectran unsheathed | 1.0 | 153 |
Mid(a;b;c;d), St Br mid | Vectran unsheathed | 0.9 | 115 |
Bottom A3; A5; B3; B5 | Superaramide | 1.8 | 230 |
Bottom A1; B1 | Superaramide | 1.9 | 320 |
Bottom C; St | Superaramide | 1.5 | 150 |
Brake Cascades, st top | Vectran unsheathed | 0.6 | 50 |
Steering Line,St Br Btm | Polyester | 2.0 | 85 |
FORCE SP Touring | Material | Diameter [mm] | Strength [kg] |
Top | Dyneema | 1.0 | 90 |
Mid/Stabilo | Superaramide | 1.2 | 120 |
Bottom A3; A5; B3; B5 | Superaramide | 1.8 | 230 |
Bottom A1; B1 | Superaramide | 1.9 | 320 |
Bottom (C;D) Middle (a1:b1:c1:d1) |
Superaramide | 1.5 | 150 |
Brake Cascades, st top | Dyneema | 1.1 | 95 |
Steering Line | Polyester | 2.0 | 85 |
FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring can be supplied in light clinch bag (instead of paragliding carry bag)
FORCE SP and FORCE SP Touring can be supplied with Wonder Bar
Former standard speed bar / stirrup discontinued.