Airwave Sport
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| Sport | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Airwave Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The Airwave Sport is an Austrian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Bruce Goldsmith and produced by Airwave Gliders of Fulpmes. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Sport was designed as an intermediate glider. The five models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Sport in a 2003 review as "a lively DHV 1-2 wing".[1]
Variants
[edit]- Sport XS
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23 m2 (250 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Sport S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Sport M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Sport L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Sport XL
- Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.21:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 140 kg (243 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Sport L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.21:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)