title: Airwave Wave
text: # Airwave Wave
  
  The Airwave Wave is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Wave was designed as a beginner glider, with the three models each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Wave S
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.94 $m^2$ (268.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ### Wave M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27.06 $m^2$ (291.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ### Wave L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 29.27 $m^2$ (315.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.23:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Wave M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wing area: 27.06 $m^2$ (291.3 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.23:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
  