Swing Mistral

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| national origin=[[Germany]]
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| unit cost= [[Pound sterling|£]]1,617 (Mistral 2, 2004)
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The '''Mistral''' is a [[Germany|German]] single-place [[paraglider]] that was designed and produced by [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]] of [[Landsberied]]. It is now out of production.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 32. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}</ref>

==Design and development==
The Mistral was designed as an intermediate glider. A two-seat [[tandem]] version was also developed for [[flight training]], the Mistral Twin 1 and Twin 2.<ref name="WDLA04"/>

The design progressed through seven generations of models, each improving on the last. The earlier models are each named for their approximate projected wing area in square metres and the Mistral 7 for its relative size.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Variants==
===Mistral 2===
;Mistral 2 22
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is [[Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V.]] (DHV) 1-2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Mistral 2 24
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|70|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Mistral 2 26
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|65|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Mistral 2 28
:Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|32.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|100|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
===Mistral 3===
;Mistral 3 22
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|55|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral3">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-3-en.html|title = Mistral 3|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral 3 24
:Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|11.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral3"/>
;Mistral 3 26
:Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral3"/>
;Mistral 3 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|95|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral3"/>
;Mistral 3 30
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|32.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|140|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral3"/>
===Mistral 4===
;Mistral 4 22
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.67|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.36:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|55|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral4">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-4-en.html|title = Mistral 4|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral 4 24
:Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|12.01|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.36:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral4"/>
;Mistral 4 26
:Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.45|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.36:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral4"/>
;Mistral 4 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.77|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.36:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral4"/>
;Mistral 4 30
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.18|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|32.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.36:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|135|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="Mistral4"/>
===Mistral 5===
;Mistral 5 22
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral5">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-5-en.html|title = Mistral 5|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral 5 24
:Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|12.05|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral5"/>
;Mistral 5 26
:Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.45|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.9|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|85|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral5"/>
;Mistral 5 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.77|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|95|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral5"/>
;Mistral 5 30
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|33.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|150|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral5"/>
===Mistral 6===
;Mistral 6 22
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.94|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral6">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-6-en.html|title = Mistral 6|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral 6 24
:Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|12.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral6"/>
;Mistral 6 26
:Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.62|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral6"/>
;Mistral 6 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.95|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral6"/>
;Mistral 6 30
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.25|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral6"/>
===Mistral 7===
;Mistral 7 XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|10.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|21.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral7">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-7-en.html|title = Mistral 7|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral 7 S
:Small-sized model for lightweight pilots. Its {{convert|11.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral7"/>
;Mistral 7 M
:Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|85|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral7"/>
;Mistral 7 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|95|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral7"/>
;Mistral 7 XL
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF B and CEN B certified.<ref name="Mistral7"/>
===Mistral Twin 2===
;Mistral Twin 2 35
:Small-sized model for lighter crew. Its {{convert|14.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|40.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|125|to|195|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="MistralTwin">{{cite web|url = http://www.swing.de/mistral-twin-en.html|title = Mistral Twin|accessdate = 18 November 2016|author = [[Swing Flugsportgeräte]]}}</ref>
;Mistral Twin 2 38
:Large-sized model for heavier crew. Its {{convert|14.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|43.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|130|to|230|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF 1-2 certified.<ref name="MistralTwin"/>
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==Specifications (Mistral 2 24) ==
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.swing.de/products/produktgruppe/mistral.html}}
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[[Category:Swing aircraft|Mistral]]
[[Category:Paragliders]]