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    Blue Heron Express

    Heldeberg Designs LLC
    260 Benninger Rd.
    Delanson, NY 12053
    United States

    Phone: 518-872-2638

    http://www.blueheronppc.com
    info@blueheronppc.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Paramotor/ParagliderSport-Pilot Compliant Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 30Service Ceiling (ft) 11000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 30Rate of Climb (fpm) 550
    Stall Speed (mph)Takeoff Distance (ft) 200
    Range (statute mi) 130Landing Distance (ft) 50
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 503
    Design Horsepower 52H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 9H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 254Useful Load (lb) 521
    Gross Weight (lb) 775
    Wing Area (ft2) 500Length (ft) 9
    Wingspan (ft) 39.5Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design ParachuteFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Tube
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 40Number Built & Flown 43
    Kit Cost ($US) $13,995Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    LSA legal. The Express quickly converts from a single seat to a two-place. Includes engine, prop and instruments; E.F.I. Instrument panel. Video $10.