The new wingtips improve handling and stall characteristics, and reduce induced drag. Graphics on serial production wings will differ slightly

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a decade of class-defining performance, the Trango family is ready for the next incarnation – and this time we’ve got something very special in store for you! Made to take the word ‘performance’ to the next level, this is THE wing for XC and Serial Class competition hounds.

UP Trango XC – the best performing certified wing, this thoroughbred 3-line race machine makes fast flying easy, and has the feel and the handling to help the pilot centre lift fast every time

 A true 3-liner is a wing that has only A, B and C line attachments on the canopy - just like the UP Edge, just like the new Trango XC. The advantages are obvious, with lines meaning drag, and less drag equalling more performance. On the new Trango XC the 3-line concept has been enhanced with the second generation of the UP Pitch trimmers, where the entire airfoil is changed when the trimmers are applied, so that although the wing is slowed down in climbing mode its near-perfect stalling characteristics don't change at all! The brake travel even remains the same!

 Highlights of the UP Trango XC

 

bullet True 3-liner - less drag, more performance, more fun
bullet New risers designed in conjunction with the comp prototype risers - efficient and easy speed increase at at your feet
bullet 2. generation Pitch Trimmers slow down the airfoil in lift without compromising slow flight feel. Also handy for tight landings
bullet New wingtips - better handling, gentle stall characteristics and reduced induced drag
bullet New canopy camber - tips are higher in relation to canopy centre compared to recent UP wings. This makes for higher projected aspect ratio, and has allowed us to go reduce the flat area of the wing for the same weight ranges
bullet Rounded cell openings - improves the inflation and strengthens the leading edge for increased tuck resistance
bullet Full race line concept - all lines made from unsheathed Aramide
bullet ASS2 - 2. generation Airfoil Stabilising System in the leading edge. Straight from the competition prototypes, this UP innovation keeps the leading edge shape with NO MYLAR inserts, and allows pilots the performance and stability of comparable Mylar leading edges without the hassle of accordion folding, and with no risk of cravattes
bullet Partial Brakeline Tensioning System - the UP BTS is employed for most of the trailing edge, in the middle the brake lines are moved forward from the trailing edge to improve canopy definition and control
bullet SpaceFrame Concept - no rigid or semi-rigid Mylar inserts in the canopy design, all shapes are maintained with carefully calculated pull only, just like in a Space Frame

 This all translates to a new performance wing like no other. It launches better than most school wings, it handles like a hot knife in butter, it has a high top speed of 57km/h and it remains very stable all the way up there. Add to this the directional stability at speed and the very docile behaviour when the going gets rough, and you have the perfect tool for going far, fast.

 

We expect to begin delivery of the M size in December 2009, with the other sizes to follow shortly thereafter.

 

 

 

 

Trango XC Tecnical specs

Size S S/M M L
Flat Area 23,17 25,52 27,60 29,97
Projected Area 19,67 21,66 23,59 24,44
Flat Span 12,13 12,74 13,29 13,80
Projected Span 9,62 10,10 10,54 10,94
Flat AR 6,4 6,4 6,4 6,4
Projected AR 4,71 4,71 4,71 4,71
Chambers 72 72 72 72
Load-bearing ribs 26 26 26 26
Total line length incl. brakes 293 307 321 333
Number of lines incl. brakes 168 168 168 168
Line dimensions 0,8/0,9/1,1 0,8/0,9/1,1 0,8/0,9/1,1 0,8/0,9/1,1
LTF Category D D D D
EN Category D* D* D* D*
Vtrim/Vmax 39/57 39/57 39/57 39/57
Start weight min/max 65/80 77/93 90/107 104/122
         
*)pending confirmation from the certifying institution