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Tigra

Leads the Pack

Tigra 2000 This is Apco's all-out competition glider. In 2000, we released a new version with increased performance, due to a new profile and diagonal rib layout.
Tigra
  • Technical Data
  • Performance
  • Colours
  • Certification
  • Construction
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    Tigra Technical Data
    Size Small Medium Large
    Cells 70 73 75
    Area m2 25.28 26.64 27.54
    Area (projected) m2 22.39 23.52 24.27
    Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 12.36 12.90 13.26
    Span (projected) m 10.23 10.68 10.98
    Aspect Ratio 6.04 6.25 6.38
    Aspect Ratio (projected) 4.67 4.85 4.96
    Pilot Weight, Kg (all up) 70 - 90 85 - 105 95 - 115
    Weight of Canopy Kg 6.5 7.1 7.4
    Root Cord m 2.52 2.52 2.52
    Tip Cord m 0.552 0.552 0.552
    Length of Lines on B m 7.33 7.64 8.84
    Total length of line used m 317 324 328
    Tigra Performance Data
    V-min. 22 km/h
    V-trim 36 km/h
    V-max. 55+ km/h
    Min Sink ( at optimum wing loading) <0.9m/s
    Tigra Colour Options
      Colour Bottom Surface Top Surface
      White Tigra Bottom Surface - White Tigra Top Surface - White
      Yellow Tigra Bottom Surface - Yellow Tigra Top Surface - Yellow
      Green Tigra Bottom Surface - Green Tigra Top Surface - Green
      Turquoise Tigra Bottom Surface - Turquoise Tigra Top Surface - Turquoise
    Tigra Certification
    Size/Type AFNOR / CEN DHV
    Small Load Test Only No
    Medium Load Test Only No
    Large Load Test Only No
    Tigra Construction/Materials
    Lines Material Diameter Strength
    Top Aramid 0.6mm 65kg
    Mid Aramid 0.9mm 120kg
    Lower Aramid 1.2mm 200kg
    Steering Line Polyester 2.2mm 90kg
    Fabric
    Sail Cloth 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
    Rib Reinforcement 180gr/m2 Mylar (Trilam)
    Warranty 3 Years / 250 hours