It delivers lift greater than the 550 and the exact handling of the 400, while giving a higher performance in glide ratio than any other rectangular wing on the market.
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This Devolpment comes after extensive work by the Apco R&D team. The Hybrid gives you all the best characteristics from the traditional Apco Power Wing 400 & 500 and much more. It delivers lift greater than the 550 and the exact handling of the 400, while giving a higher performance in glide ratio than any other rectangular wing on the market. |
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| Hybrid Power Wing Technical Data | |||||
| Size (Area in square feet) | 500 | 550 | |||
| Cells | 28 | 28 | |||
| Area m2(excluding Stabilizer) | 42.7 | 47.1 | |||
| Area (projected) m2 | 36.88 | 40.66 | |||
| Span (not incl. Stabiliser) m | 11.76 | 12.35 | |||
| Span (projected) m | 10.04 | 10.54 | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 3.24 | 3.24 | |||
| Aspect Ratio (projected) | 2.73 | 2.73 | |||
| Minimum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) | 280 | 300 | |||
| Optimum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) | 350 | 385 | |||
| Maximum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) | 400 | 440 | |||
| Total Lift Capacity of Wing (lbs) | 1100Ibs | 1200lbs | |||
| Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage (lbs) | 5500Ibs | 5500lbs | |||
| Weight of Canopy (Kg) | 10 | 11 | |||
| Root Cord (m) | 3.95 | 4.15 | |||
| *Maximum gross weight (payload): This includes the Pilots, Fuel, Canopy, Frame and accessories. |
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| Hybrid Power Wing Performance Data | |
| V-min. | 27 km/h |
| V-Cruise | 50 km/h |
| Min Sink (at optimum wing loading) | 1.8m/s |
| Apco Standard Color Options | ||
 Geronimo |
 Patriot |
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 Blueline |
 Classic |
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 Sunset |
 Blaze |
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 Ice |
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| Hybrid Power Wing Colour Options | ||
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You can choose colors for each panel of your chute from our standard range of colors described below. Additional colors available upon request. When ordering please use the color number. Follow this link to the Special Color Order Form. Please Note: Due to the limitations of, and differences that occur when using this media, the Colors displayed may differ from actual colors. Colors no. 4, 10, 14 are more sensitive to UV rays than other colors from our range due to the fluorescent pigment in the dyestuff of the fabric. Avoid choosing them if your chute will be intensively used on high elevation and/or southern areas with a lot of sun exposure. 
Adevertizing and Sponsors Logo's can be added to customize your wing as desired. |
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| Colour | Color Code | |
| White | 1 | |
| Red | 6 | |
| Orange | 10 | |
| Sun | 12 | |
| Green | 14 | |
| Turquoise | 20 | |
| Royal Blue | 21 | |
| Magenta | 23 | |
| Violet | 25 | |
| Black | 27 | |
| Power Wing Certification | |
 The Power Wing Static Load Test |
The Apco Powerwing is the only PPC wing available on the market today wich is approved by world aviation standards. Apco's Powerwing was tested by ACPULS (AFNOR) in France, and passed both the shock and static strenght load tests! Click here to view the Certificate from Afnor, or view the Load Test Graph with this link. |
| Power Wing Construction and Materials | |||
| Lines | Material | Diameter | Strength |
| Top and Safety | Dyneema | 2.3mm | 200kg |
| Lower | Super Aramid | 3.0mm | 290kg |
| F, E, Brake Cascades | Super Aramid | 1.7mm | 155kg |
| Steering Lines | Polyester | 5.0mm | 450kg |
| Fabric | |||
| Sail Cloth | 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon | ||
| Rib Reinforcement | 180gr/m2 Mylar (Trilam) | ||
| Warranty | 3 Years / 250 hours | ||
| Accessories |
| As with all Apco Powered Parachute Wings, The Hybrid Power Wing is suplied standard with a robust carry bag, Line/Riser protection sleeves, and a Manual. |