title: Airwave Ten
text: # Airwave Ten
  
  The Airwave Ten 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 Ten was designed as a competition glider and has a top speed of 65 km/h (40 mph). It is named for its glide ratio if 10:1. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Ten S
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 $m^2$ (263.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 81 to 98 kg (179 to 216 lb).
  
  ### Ten M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 $m^2$ (280 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 107 kg (198 to 236 lb).
  
  ### Ten L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 $m^2$ (302.7 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 102 to 120 kg (225 to 265 lb).
  
  ## Specifications (Ten M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wing area: 26 $m^2$ (280 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 6.25:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  * Maximum glide ratio: 10:1
  