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Uk Catalogue of Hang Gliders : Manufacturers of 1980 : Gliders Made by Birdman Sports Ltd : Comanche

Comanche Comanche

(made in 1980)

The Comanche is a new concept into higher performance wings. This was achevied by creating a much larger double surface area, also the wing was shaped by using pre-formed battens. Unfortunately this was to be the last model produced by Birdman Sports, there was thought to be only four Comanche made.

Specification:

Leading edge 18 ft 9 in, span 32 ft 6in, root chord 7 ft 10 in, nose angle 1200 deg, 14 pre-formed battens.



Uk Catalogue of Hang Gliders : Manufacturers of 1980 : Gliders Made by Birdman Sports Ltd : Comanche