Firebird Debute
| Debute | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Firebird Sky Sports AG |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The Firebird Debute is a German single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Debute L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.80 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.40 m2 (294.9 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
Specifications (Debute L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 27.40 m2 (294.9 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.98:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)