XIX Inter

Inter
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Switzerland
Manufacturer	XIX GmbH
Designer	Michi Kobler
Introduction	2003
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	€2,388 (Inter 2 M, 2004)

The XIX Inter is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Inter was designed as an intermediate glider. The design progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Inter 2 S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.1 m² (281 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 certified.^[1]

Inter 2 M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.9 m² (311 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Inter 2 L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.3 m² (337 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.15:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Inter 2 M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 28.9 m² (311 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.15:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 38. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X