# Airwave Ten

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The **Airwave Ten** is an [Austrian](/source/Austria) single-place, [paraglider](/source/Paraglider) that was designed by [Bruce Goldsmith](/source/Bruce_Goldsmith) and produced by [Airwave Gliders](/source/Airwave_Gliders) of [Fulpmes](/source/Fulpmes). It is now out of production.[1]

## 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](/source/Glide_ratio) if 10:1. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

## Variants

**Ten S**- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 24.46 m2 (263.3 sq ft), 75 cells and the [aspect ratio](/source/Aspect_ratio_(aeronautics)) is 6.25:1. The pilot weight range is 81 to 98 kg (179 to 216 lb).[1]
**Ten M**- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 26 m2 (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).[1]
**Ten L**- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.12 m2 (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).[1]

## References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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