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The veteran ultralight (UL) aviation sector such as delta trikes, powered parachutes and ultralight planes, has a new addition to its ranks - Play 42 UL !
The Play 42 UL is the beefed up, heavily reinforced version of Play 42 MKII for loads up to 340 kg.
The Play 42 UL was born from market demand, following the success of the original Play 42 as a perfect tandem trike wing. Built to accommodate the majority of paramotor trikes on the market, the Play 42 UL brings all the best of Play 42 with a higher load limit. In addition, loading this wing gives even bigger speed range with maximum top speed of over 50 km/h with sharp, direct handling.
APCO, as world leader in the powered parachute market (PPC) is in the perfect position to build the best tandem trike wing. We have accumulated a great amount of knowledge and experience in building wings for heavy machines, supplying our powerwings for heavy PPC machines for many years, dominating this market.
Play 42 UL is a well tested and proven design which we are confident will continue to be the wing of choice for the growing trike sector. It uses the same platform and technical data as Play 42 MKII (based on existing certification). Constructed with stronger materials and internally reinforced on all load bearing elements, leading to a much stronger and well polished tandem trike wing.
Main design features of Play 42 UL:
- Wide speed range with high cruising speed.
- Light brake pressure with direct immediate, spotless handling.
- Perfect launch - easier than you can imagine
- Effortless flare for smooth, safe landings
APCO is well-known for the legendary longevity of its wings and Play 42 UL is even more long-lasting and robust. It will be safely used by professionals for a number of seasons, logging thousands of commercial flights, making Play 42 UL the best value per flight tandem trike wing on the market.
DESIGN FEATURES
- Wide speed range with higher than average trim speed and excellent wind penetration
- Stable, inherent, auto-correcting flying characteristics - no roll or pitch
- Stronger, more robust line rigging
- Reinforced, stronger hook up points
- Main ribs reinforced with V-brace nylon tape (Powerwing style)
- Reinforced diagonal ribs
- Use of famous durable, long lasting Gelvenor double siliconised fabric for external surfaces
- Designed for loads up to 340 kg
- Heavy duty Swivels on the brakes
- Integral, built-in, Neodymium brake magnets with male/female connection
- Sand removal system "butt-holes"
- Logo-ready bottom surface
- HIT valve® equipped on L/E for rock solid stability find out more »
- Vibrant color designs
- Double coated siliconised cloth (covered by 3 years / 250 hours warranty)
TECHNICAL DATA
| Play 42 UL | |
| Product Code | 16300 |
| Cells | 46 |
| Area [m2] | 42 |
| Area (projected) [m2] | 35.4 |
| Span [m] | 14.6 |
| Span (projected) [m] | 12.1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 5.1 |
| Aspect Ratio (projected) | 4.1 |
| Take off Weight (all up) [kg] | Up to 340 |
| Canopy Weight [kg] | 9 |
| Root Chord [m] | 3.47 |
| Tip Chord [m] | 0.66 |
| Length of Lines on B [m] | 8.5 |
| Total Length of Lines [m] | 496 |
CERTIFICATION
| Size | Certification Type |
| Play for 2 UL | ACPUL/ AFNOR Biplace (certification up to 240 Kg. + additional load test) |
PERFORMANCE
| V-min [km/h] | 23 |
| V-trim [km/h] | 38 |
| V-max P/M Version [km/h] | 45+ |
| Min Sink [m/s] | 1.1 |
COLOR OPTIONS
The bottom surface of the Play 42 UL is white especially for advertising purposes or placing of custom logos.
CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
| Fabric | |
| Sail Cloth | 42 gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon |
| Rib Reinforcement | FLEXON® batten system |
| Warranty | 3 years / 250 Hours |
| Material | Diameter [mm] | Strength [kg] | |
| Top | Superaramide | 1.5 | 150 |
| Middle | Superaramide | 1.8 | 230 |
| Bottom A, B | Superaramide | 2.5 | 450 |
| Bottom C, D | Superaramide | 1.9 | 320 |
| Brakes (upper cascade) | Dyneema | 1.1 | 95 |
| Brakes (lower - steering line) | Dyneema | 2.3 | 230 |
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
The Paragliding Bag can be replaced with Light Clinch bag for all wings on demand.
Speed bar comes as standard with solo wings.
