title: Independence Speed Tandem
text: # Independence Speed Tandem
  
  The Independence Speed Tandem is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michaël Nesler and produced by Independence Paragliding of Eisenberg, Thuringia. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Speed Tandem was designed as a tandem glider for flight training.
  
  The aircraft's 14.9 m (48.9 ft) span wing has 48 cells, a wing area of 40.6 $m^2$ (437 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 certified.
  
  Company test pilot Christian Amon was also involved in the development as well as flight testing of the Speed Tandem.
  
  ## Specifications (Speed Tandem)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Capacity: one passenger
  * Wingspan: 14.9 m (48 ft 11 in)
  * Wing area: 40.6 $m^2$ (437 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.4:1
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
  