# FreeX FXT

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The **FreeX FXT** is a German single-place, [paraglider](/source/Paraglider) that was designed and produced by [FreeX](/source/FreeX) of [Egling](/source/Egling) in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

## Design and development

The FXT was designed as a [mountaineering](/source/Mountaineering) descent glider and was only built in a single size. It has shorter lines to facilitate taking off in smaller alpine spaces.[1]

The aircraft's 8.8 m (28.9 ft) span wing has 37 cells, a wing area of 20.9 m2 (225 sq ft) and an [aspect ratio](/source/Aspect_ratio_(wing)) of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 45 to 95 kg (99 to 209 lb). Like all FreeX wings it features internal diagonal bracing.[1]

## References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: *World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04*, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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