Nervures Kenya

Kenya
Role	Paraglider
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Nervures
Designer	Xavier Demoury
Introduction	1996
Status	Production completed
Number built	334

The Nervures Kenya is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Kenya was designed as an intermediate mountain descent glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

A total of 334 were built during its production run starting in 1996.^[2]

The Kenya Expé (Expedition) was designed as a lighter weight version of the basic Kenya.^[2]

Variants

Kenya S and Kenya Expé S: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22 m² (240 sq ft), 34 cells and the aspect ratio is 4:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). Glide ratio is 6.7:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]^[2]
Kenya M and Kenya Expé M: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m² (280 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). Glide ratio is 6.9:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]^[2]
Kenya L and Kenya Expé L: Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30 m² (320 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.4:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). Glide ratio is 6.9:1.^[2]
Kenya XL and Kenya Expé XL: Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34 m² (370 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 140 kg (231 to 309 lb). Glide ratio is 7.0:1. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.^[1]^[2]

Specifications (Kenya M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 26 m² (280 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.4:1

Performance

Maximum speed: 43 km/h (27 mph, 23 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Nervures. "Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure". nervures.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.

External links

Official website

[WDLA04-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

[Kenya-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Nervures. "Nervures - Taillé pour l'aventure". nervures.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.

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