Trekking K2

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| manufacturer=[[Trekking Parapentes]]
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| introduced=2002
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| produced= mid-2000s
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| unit cost= [[Euro|€]]1,861 (all models, 2004)
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The '''Trekking K2''' is a family of [[France|French]] single-place and two-place [[paraglider]]s that was designed and produced by [[Trekking Parapentes]] of [[Lambesc]]. Introduced in 2002, the model range 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 K2 was designed as a [[mountaineering]] descent glider and named for [[K2]], the mountain located on the China-Pakistan border. The glider models are each named for their relative size.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Variants==
;K2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.67|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is [[AFNOR]] Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;K2 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.18|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|90|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;K2 XL
:Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.95|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|34|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.75:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|105|to|135|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;K2 Bi
:Identical to the K2 XL, but rigged to carry two people in [[tandem]] and as such was referred to as the K2 Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. The crew weight range is {{convert|105|to|135|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Bi-Place certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Specifications (K2 M) ==
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==References==
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[[Category:Trekking aircraft|K2]]
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