Paratech
| Company type | Aktiengesellschaft |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Fate | Ceased operations |
| Headquarters | Wasserauen (previously Appenzell) , Switzerland |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Uwe Bernholz (designer) |
| Products | Paragliders, paragliding harnesses, apparel, accessories |
| Owner | Shareholders |
Paratech AG was a Swiss aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Wasserauen, having previously operated from Appenzell. The firm focused on the development and production of paragliders, delivering ready-to-fly models alongside paragliding harnesses, apparel, and related accessories.
Established in 1988, the company ceased operations around 2015. It functioned as an aktiengesellschaft, meaning it was a corporation owned by shareholders.
Uwe Bernholz was responsible for designing Paratech's paragliders, which featured a distinctive model numbering scheme. In the early 2000s, their product range comprised beginner models such as the P25 and P26, intermediate gliders like the P43, high-performance options including the P70, and tandem two-seaters such as the P Bi4 intended for flight instruction.
Aircraft
An overview of aircraft produced by Paratech includes:
- Paratech P12
- Paratech P22
- Paratech P25
- Paratech P26
- Paratech P28
- Paratech P43
- Paratech P45
- Paratech P50
- Paratech P70
- Paratech P81
- Paratech P Bi4
- Paratech P Bi6
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