title: Nervures Stromboli
text: # Nervures Stromboli
  
  The Nervures Stromboli is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by Nervures of Soulom. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Stromboli was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Biplace Stromboli, indicating that it is a two seater.
  
  Production ended in 2004 after 545 were produced.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Stromboli 38
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 $m^2$ (410 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.
  
  ### Stromboli 42
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 $m^2$ (450 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The crew weight range is 120 to 200 kg (265 to 441 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Stromboli 42)
  
  Data from Bertrand and manufacturer
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Capacity: one passenger
  * Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
  * Wing area: 42 $m^2$ (450 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
  * Empty weight: 7.8 kg (17 lb)
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
  * Stall speed: 25 km/h (16 mph, 13 kn)
  * Maximum glide ratio: 7.5
  * Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
  