UP Trango

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| type=[[Paraglider]]
| national origin=[[Germany]]
| manufacturer=[[UP Europe]]
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| introduced=2002
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| status=In production (Trango XC3, 2016)
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| produced= 2002-present
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| unit cost= [[Pound sterling|£]]2,123 (Trango M, 2004)
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The '''UP Trango''' is a [[Germany|German]] single-place [[paraglider]], designed and produced by [[UP Europe]] of [[Kochel am See]], now [[UP International]] of [[Garmisch-Partenkirchen]]. Introduced in 2002, production continued through 2016 with the Trango XC3 model.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 34. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}</ref><ref name="XC3">{{cite web|url =http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/trango-xc3|title = Trango XC3|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref>

==Design and development==
The Trango was designed as an advanced performance cross country and competition glider.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Trango"/>

The design has progressed through several generations of models, the Trango, Trango Race, Trango 2, Trango 3, Trango XC, Trango Xlight, Trango XC2, Trango X Light 2 and Trango XC3. The models are each named for their relative size.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="XC3"/><ref name="Models">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/paragliders-discontinued-models|title = Discontinued Models|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref><ref name="Trango">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/TrangoHandb_E.pdf|title = Operating Instructions - UP Trango|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="Trango2">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Trango%202%20info.pdf |title = Trango 2 |accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="Trango3">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Trango%203%20info.pdf|title = Trango 3|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="XC">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Trango%20XC%20info.pdf|title = Trango XC|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="Xlight">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/images/pdf/discontinued-models/UP%20Trango%20X-Light%20info.pdf|title = Trango Xlight|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]}}</ref><ref name="XC2">{{cite web|url =http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/item/107|title = Trango XC2|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref><ref name="Xlight2">{{cite web|url = http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/item/61|title = Trango X-Light 2|accessdate = 23 November 2016|author = [[UP International]]|year = 2013}}</ref>

The original model Trango's sail was made from Porsher Marine New Skytex and its lines were fabricated from Cousin Freres Technora [[Aramid]].<ref name="Trango"/>

The Trango XC3's sail top surface is made from Porcher Skytex 38 Universal and Porcher Skytex 27 Classic, while the bottom surface is also Porcher Skytex 27 Classic. The wing's cell walls are Porcher Skytex 32 Hard, Skytex 27 Hard. The gallery lines are made from Edelrid 8000U-090/070/050 (Aramid unsheathed), the middle lines are made from Edelrid 8000U-130/070 (Aramid unsheathed), the main lines are Liros DC200 (Dyneema unsheathed) and Edelrid 8000U-230/130 (Aramid unsheathed), while the brake lines are Cousin 989-1,5 (Dyneema sheathed) and Edelrid 8000U-090/070/050 (Aramid unsheathed).<ref name="XC3"/>
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==Variants==
===Trango===
Produced from 2002-2004.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango XS
:Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its {{convert|11.43|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.92|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|55|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is [[Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V.]] (DHV) 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango"/>
;Trango S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.42|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Trango"/>
;Trango M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.29|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Trango"/>
;Trango L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.78|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.66|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/><ref name="Trango"/>
===Trango Race===
Produced from 2002-2004.<ref name="Models"/>
===Trango 2===
Produced from 2005-2006.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango 2 XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.56|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.13|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
;Trango 2 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.88|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.45|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|70|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
;Trango 2 SM
:Small medium-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.18|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.67|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
;Trango 2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.44|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.80|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|107|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
;Trango 2 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.84|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.55|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
;Trango 2 XL
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.20|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.18|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.78:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|115|to|135|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Trango2"/>
===Trango 3===
Produced from 2007-2009.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango 3 XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|75|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
;Trango 3 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.3|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|70|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
;Trango 3 SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|80|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
;Trango 3 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
;Trango 3 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|100|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
;Trango 3 XL
:Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its {{convert|14.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|115|to|140|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Trango3"/>
===Trango XC===
Produced from 2010-2011.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango XC S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Trango XC SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|77|to|93|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Trango XC M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.6|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|107|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="XC"/>
;Trango XC L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.8|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|30.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 71 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.4:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|104|to|122|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="XC"/>
===Trango Xlight===
Produced from 2009-2011. Designed specifically for the 2009 Red Bull X-Alps competition as a high performance lightweight wing.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango Xlight S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.54|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.66|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|65|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Xlight"/>
;Trango Xlight SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.17|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|24.98|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|77|to|93|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Xlight"/>
;Trango Xlight M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.75|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.00|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|107|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Xlight"/>
;Trango Xlight L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|14.28|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.41|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|104|to|122|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is not certified.<ref name="Xlight"/>
===Trango XC2===
Produced from 2012-2015.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango XC2 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.3|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Trango XC2 SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Trango XC2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
;Trango XC2 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.4|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC2"/>
===Trango X-Light 2===
Produced from 2013-2016. Designed specifically for the 2013 Red Bull X-Alps competition as a high performance lightweight wing. Starting in 2013 all X-Alps wings were required to be certified.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango X-Light 2 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|22.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|60|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="Xlight2"/>
;Trango X-Light 2 SM
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|75|to|95|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="Xlight2"/>
;Trango X-Light 2 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|13.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.8|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="Xlight2"/>
===Trango XC3===
Produced from 2016-present.<ref name="Models"/>
;Trango XC3 S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.3|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|21.7|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 68 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|63|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN D certified.<ref name="XC3"/>
;Trango XC3 S/M
:Small medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 68 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|78|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC3"/>
;Trango XC3 M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|123.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|25.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 68 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|90|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC3"/>
;Trango XC3 L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 68 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.9:1. The take-off weight range is {{convert|105|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV LTF/EN C certified.<ref name="XC3"/>
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/products/paragliders/trango-xc3}}
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