Apco Prima

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| national origin=[[Israel]]
| manufacturer=[[Apco Aviation]]
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| status=In production (Prima 4, 2016)
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| produced= early 1990s - present
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| unit cost= [[Euro|€]]1,756 (Prima II 22, 2004)
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The '''Apco Prima''' ({{lang-en|first}}) is an [[Israel]]i single-place, [[paraglider]] that was designed and produced by [[Apco Aviation]] of [[Caesarea]]. It has been in production since the early 1990s and remained in production through 2016..<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref><ref name="Apco">{{cite web|url=http://www.apcoaviation.com/products.asp?section=paragliders&product=prima |title=Apco Prima 4 |accessdate=21 March 2016 |author=[[Apco Aviation]] |date= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403184040/http://www.apcoaviation.com/products.asp?section=paragliders&product=prima |archivedate=3 April 2016 |df= }}</ref>

==Design and development==
The Prima was designed as a beginner glider for use in [[flight training]] of students for both gliding and [[paramotor]] flying.<ref name="WDLA04" /><ref name="Apco"/>

The glider is made from Gelvenor 42 g/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop [[nylon]].<ref name="Apco"/>

The design has progressed through four generations of models, the Prima, Prima 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The Prima 4 incorporates [[leading edge]] battens and an improved landing flare capability. The models are each named for their rough wing area in square metres.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Apco"/>
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==Variants==
;Prima II 22
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|8.51|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 20 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 3.22:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|50|to|65|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Prima II 30
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|10.76|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.40|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 25 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.94:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Prima 4 22
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|8.51|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 20 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 3.22:1. The glider empty weight is {{convert|4.6|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and the pilot weight range is {{convert|50|to|65|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Prima 4 24
:Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its {{convert|8.96|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 21 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.36:1. The glider empty weight is {{convert|4.8|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and pilot weight range is {{convert|60|to|78|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Prima 4 27
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|9.86|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 23 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.65:1. The glider empty weight is {{convert|5.4|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and pilot weight range is {{convert|70|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Prima 4 30
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|10.76|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 25 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.94:1. The glider empty weight is {{convert|5.9|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Prima 4 33
:Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|11.66|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|32.14|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 27 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.2:1. The glider empty weight is {{convert|6.4|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
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==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160403184040/http://www.apcoaviation.com/products.asp?section=paragliders&product=prima Official website]
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