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Version offered circa 2003 with 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing, with an area of 15 m (160 sq ft), a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.0:1.
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The glider can be broken down to a 37 kg (82 lb) package, 4.6 m (15.1 ft) in length for ground transportation on a car top.
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of 7.5:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 80 to 110 kg (180 to 240 lb).
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sailcloth. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 130deg; and an
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The current production Cheetah 150 model is made from
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113 km/h (70 mph, 61 kn) in smooth air
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10.4 m (34 ft 1 in) with tip fairings
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Hang glider
United Kingdom
Avian Limited
Avian Java
high-wing
hang glider
Avian Limited
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
Avian Java
kingpost
flying wires
aluminum
carbon fibre
Dacron
aspect ratio
British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
Aspect ratio
Never exceed speed









Avian Limited
"Cheetah 150"
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