Paramotor Performance M3

The Paramotor Performance M3 is a family of Swedish paramotors that was designed and produced by Paramotor Performance of Bandhagen for powered paragliding. The aircraft are supplied complete and ready-to-fly.^[1]

M3
Role	Paramotor
National origin	Sweden
Manufacturer	Paramotor Performance AB
Status	In production (2015)

Design and development

The M3 series was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. They all feature a paraglider-style wing, single-place accommodation and a single 16 hp (12 kW) Solo 210 engine in pusher configuration with a 2.4:1 ratio reduction drive and a 100 cm (39 in) diameter four-bladed composite propeller. The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal). The aircraft is built from a combination of aluminium and steel and the workmanship has been noted as of high quality by reviews. All models have low hang points.^[1]

As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.^[1]

Variants

M3T

Base model with an empty weight of 24 kg (53 lb).^[1]

M3X

Lightened model for mountain flying, with an empty weight of 22 kg (49 lb).^[1]

Specifications (M3T)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Empty weight: 24 kg (53 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 8 litres (1.8 imp gal; 2.1 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, with a 2.4:1 reduction drive, 12 kW (16 hp)
• Propellers: 4-bladed composite, fixed pitch, 1.00 m (3 ft 3 in) diameter