Firebird Grid
| Grid | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Firebird Sky Sports AG |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The Firebird Grid 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 Grid was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Grid S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.36 m (37.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.41 m2 (262.7 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Grid M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.77 m2 (288.1 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Grid L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.44 m (40.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.23 m2 (314.6 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Grid L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.44 m (40 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 29.23 m2 (314.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.29:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)