The Skywalk Cayenne is a German single-place

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that was designed and produced by Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG of

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. Introduced in 2003, it remained in production through 2016 as the Cayenne 5.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 31. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate sports class glider. Since its introduction in 2003, the Cayenne has progressed through five generations of models, the Cayenne, Cayenne 2, 3, 4 and 5, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size. The Cayenne 5's upper surface is made from Porcher Sport Skytex 38 Universal fabric and lower surface from Porcher Sport Skytex 32 Universal. The

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and bands are Porcher Sport Skytex 32 hard. The main lines are made from Liros PPSL 160, Edelrid 8000U-90, the middle lines from Liros DC 60, Edelrid 8000U-90 and the top lines from Edelrid 8000U-50, Edelrid 9200-30. The brake lines are made from Liros DFLP200/32, Edelrid 9200-30 and the risers are constructed of Cousin Freres polyester strapping.

Variants

Cayenne

;Cayenne XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2 certified. ;Cayenne S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2 certified. ;Cayenne M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2 certified. ;Cayenne L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2 certified.

Cayenne 5

;Cayenne 5 XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.41:1. The pilot weight range is and the empty weight is . The glider model is EN-C certified. ;Cayenne 5 S :Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.41:1. The pilot weight range is and the empty weight is . The glider model is EN-C certified. ;Cayenne 5 M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.41:1. The pilot weight range is and the empty weight is . The glider model is EN-C certified. ;Cayenne 5 L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.41:1. The pilot weight range is and the empty weight is . The glider model is EN-C certified.

Specifications (Cayenne M)

References

External links

*{{Official website, https://www.skywalk.info/project/cayenne5/ Cayenne Paragliders